The primary purpose of this position is to establish a positive, respectful learning environment and to instruct groups of students in music, physical education or art so that students develop understandings, attitudes and fundamental skills that will allow them to actively and safely participate with enthusiasm and enjoyment.
Meets the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 584-020-000 to 584-020-045). The following are examples of principle duties; however, any one position may not cover all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform.
- Model and teach respect with an awareness of diversity.
- Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
- Establish clear objectives and create long- and short-range plans for instruction to meet needs, abilities and interests of students.
- Develop and carry out clear, organized, sequential lessons and learning activities suitable for students’ developmental levels and aligned with instructional objectives.
- Vary and pace classroom strategies to accommodate different learning styles, actively involve students and maximize student engagement in meaningful learning.
- Implement district and state curriculum standards and ensure that instructional activities are clearly related to district/state curriculum standards.
- Use current body of knowledge in cultural diversity issues in teaching and curriculum development to design and adapt individual/group academic and behavior/social programs in all school settings.
- Collaborate with administrators and classroom teachers of assigned buildings to establish workable class schedules that accommodate the needs of each building.
- Use a variety of approaches to assess students’ skills and performance for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and classroom teachers regarding student progress.
- Assume responsibility for adapting and modifying classroom instruction for students identified as needing specialized instruction.
- Maintain in good condition and organize for ease of access specialized instructional materials and equipment.
- Work as part of the school team to fully implement Response to Intervention (RTI).
- Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations.
- Work collaboratively with school personnel in meeting diverse social and academic needs of students.
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with all students and with parents/guardians concerning both academic and behavioral progress of students.
- Assist school staff and administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, reinforce individual schools’ plans for positive behavior support, develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and utilize effective, proactive behavior management skills in all school settings.
- Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law and district policy and administrative regulations.
- Assume responsibility for assigned duties, e.g., playground, lunchroom duty.
- Utilize technology as related to job responsibilities.
- Reflect upon own teaching performance and accept and utilize supervisory suggestions and feedback.
- Take primary responsibility for pursuing and evaluating own professional growth.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and district inservice meetings.
- Participate in activities that are related to school functions and/or the education process that occur outside the regular workday, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students and the public in the Corvallis School District and enhances learning.
- Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.
- Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for this position.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, parent and community populations
- Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills, effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
- Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff and parents.
- Support students and staff in the district’s career related learning standards to encourage the development of independent work skills through career exploration and community involvement.
- Collect, record, store, retrieve, assimilate, organize and utilize information and records electronically and by using traditional methods.
- Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
- Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district.
- Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.