Title:                             High School Biology Teacher 

Reports To:                  Principal 

FLSA Status:                Exempt           
                                                                      
Summary:        To develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.  

1.         Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines and requirements of the district and state
 
2.         Complies with school and School Board policies and regulations
 
3.         Demonstrates mastery of the content area
 
4.         Maintains discipline in the classroom in an effort to maximize learning
 
5.         Uses instructional and planning time effectively
 
6.         Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of students
 
7.         Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
 
8.         Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities
 
9.         Works cooperatively with the administration and collegial peers for the overall successful operation of the school
 
10.       Develops and maintains a physical environment of the classroom conducive to effective learning
 
11.       Maintains accurate records and reports implemented by the administration
 
12.       Demonstrates professional growth
 
13.       Performs other duties as may be assigned
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
 
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.                                    
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
  
Ten-month employment. Salary to be determined by the School Board.
 
EVALUATION

Performance of the position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Prince Edward County School Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

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