JOB DESCRIPTION: 2015 Classroom Teacher: STAFF MEMBER: RESPONSIBLE TO: PRINCIPAL EMPLOYING BODY: Coastal Taranaki School _______________________________________________________ Reviewed: 10.9.2015 Teacher 1 2 3 Personal and Professional Qualities Key Task: Exhibit the personal and professional qualities of a classroom teacher Performance Criteria Expected Outcomes Maintains a professional approach to colleagues and students in compliance with Professional Standards Schedule of the Area Schools Collective employment contract Refer to Professional Standards Schedule of the Area Schools Collective employment contract Subject Knowledge KEY TASK: Understands subject material being taught. Performance Criteria Expected Outcomes Can teach subject/s to appropriate level to meet students’ needs Plan teach and reflect in all curriculum areas Can relate learning outcomes from the Curriculum documents to Lessons planned. Is using the Curriculum documents in planning of lessons Has training/experience in Numeracy and Literacy and the use of Technology in the classroom. Can run and effective programme in the classroom. Ensure Tikanga Maori and Te Reo are being respected and fostered within the classroom Learning Environment KEY TASKS: Develops and maintains good learning environment Performance Criteria Expected Outcomes Maintains a tidy physical classroom environs Has interesting and relevant wall displays. Offers a positive learning environment Provide a nurturing and explorative environment where students can coconstruct their learning and understanding of the world around them Ensure health and wellbeing are nurtured within and outside the classroom Reviewed: 10.9.2015 Promotes and encourages participation in internal and external subject/s events Apply PB4LSW strategies as per school expectations Update KAMAR with incidents / support regularly for pastoral meetings. Inform Parents of incidents that happen at school. Use the School Values system PB4L 4. Assessment / Reporting KEY TASKS: Ensure regular, reliable assessment / reporting of student achievement Performance Criteria Expected Outcomes Assessment is regular and appropriate Assessment results are collated Ensures a variety of assessment methods are used where appropriate Ensures assessments are carried out according to School guidelines All moderated material is used as well as summative testing for Overall teacher judgements. Inform students of Integrated Unit assessment details each term Facilitates placement of students onto reading Recovery Programme Corresponds with Support Services for Special Needs student Themes are explained to students at the start of each Term Track student progress through their time at the school Ensure academic achievement is happening within the classroom through testing, analysing and reflecting on results Parents are regularly informed of student progress both formally and informally Maintains a record of progress in student tracking in all curriculum areas. Maintains attendance on KAMAR or assessment results if applicable. Reporting is undertaken as per school procedure and is completed meeting all relevant timelines. Directly Liaise with parents and Whanau of students as per Dream Weaver expectations Reviewed: 10.9.2015 5. Curricular Contributions 6. Extra-Curricular Contributions Teacher: Principal: Date: Date: Reviewed: 10.9.2015 Reviewed: 10.9.2015