Primary Homeroom Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Prepares course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the school.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicates those objectives to students.  Also provides written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal or his/her designee.
• Instructs students individually and in groups during the instructional time, using various teaching methods such as but not limited to lectures, discussions, demonstrations, presentations, class projects, use of media, , technology, current research in instruction, tutorials and other tools that provides for student engagement in the learning process and enables students to achieve learning objectives.
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests, including students with disabilities and limited English proficiencies.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Meets with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their child/ren and their resource needs.
• Prepares students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Observes and assesses students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health on a regular basis.
• Reads books to entire classes or small groups.
• Provides a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Prepares and implements remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
• Prepares, administers, and grades tests and assignments to assess students’ progress.
• Enforces administration policies and rules governing students in the classroom and on the playground.
• Assigns and grades class work and homework.
• Confers with parents or guardians, teachers, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral and academic problems.
• Encourages parent involvement through school activities, connecting home and schools.
• Performs safety functions/drills to maintain a safe instructional environment.  Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Participates in school management and shares responsibility for the total school program.  Attends staff meetings, planning meetings for instructional area, and professional development as offered.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by the school.
• Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge.
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.
• Assist and coordinate activities and events inside and outside of school
• May coordinate and lead class field trips.
• Performs related duties as assigned.