Common use of Specific Functions Clause in Contracts

Specific Functions. To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible adults • To ensure, insofar as possible, that each student has a positive junior high educational and social experience • To teach content and skills in the area of mathematics, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities • To work with the building principal and team leader, to develop a well-sequenced set of learning experiences designed to meet the needs of all students • To participate in the use of auxiliary programs (media center and appropriate contests) to ensure the total complement of services in the teaching of mathematics • To demonstrate mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids • To adapt the curriculum to provide individual, small-group or remedial instruction to meet the needs of individual pupils • To design learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world • Attend meetings, serve on committees, and perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the principal or designee in accordance with the contract and Board of Education PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: • To implement the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, in the subject areas assigned • To instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter, as specified in state law and regulations, and as stated in district regulations, expectations, procedures and standards of performance • To develop lesson plans and instructional materials and to provide a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students • To translate lesson plans into learning experiences, so as to best use the available time for instruction • To establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom • To evaluate each pupil's academic and social growth, to keep appropriate records, and to prepare progress reports, as specified by the district • To communicate with parents, through conferences and other means, to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program • To identify pupils' needs and to cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping solve health, attitude and learning problems • To create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and instructional strategies appropriate to the subject • To maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities, and to meet the district's policies for continuing university study • To participate in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance, according to the district's evaluation plan • To participate, with the principal, in selecting appropriate texts, materials and instructional aids, and to maintain required inventory records • To supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the working day, as assigned • To administer group standardized tests, in accordance with the district's testing program • To participate, as appropriate, in the development of curriculum programs Title: Classroom Music Teacher Location: Junior High Reports to: Building Principal and Assistant Principal Job Summary: Standard Elementary K-9 Certificate, with required subject matter hours to meet state regulations, and/or Standard High School 6-12 Certificate, with appropriate subject matter hours/endorsement to meet state regulations, Type 03 certification preferred, 2-3 years’ experience preferred, Bachelor's Degree in Education, student teaching and/or experience in grades 6-8 such alternatives to the above-listed qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

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Specific Functions. To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible adults • To ensure, insofar as possible, that each student has a positive junior high educational and social experience • To teach content provide for appropriate instruction in language arts, parent involvement, auxiliary services and skills staff development • Uphold the established Board of Education policies, regulations and administrative procedures. • Plan and implement instruction using methods and materials which are most appropriate for meeting district goals and objectives. • Evaluate students on a regular basis and provide reports and records as required. • Create a classroom and school environment that is conducive to learning. • Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct. • Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures. • Maintain order in the area classroom in a fair and just manner for the safety and wellbeing of mathematicsthe students. • Communicate with colleagues, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Educationstudents, parents, and other appropriate learning activities • To work with the building principal and team leader, to develop a well-sequenced set of learning experiences designed community as needed to meet the needs of all students professional standards. • To participate in the use of auxiliary programs (media center Maintain and appropriate contests) to ensure the total complement of services in the teaching of mathematics • To demonstrate mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids • To adapt the curriculum to provide individual, small-group or remedial instruction to meet the needs of individual pupils • To design learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world improve professional competence. • Attend meetings, serve on committees, and perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the principal or designee in accordance with the contract and Board of Education PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIESPerformance Responsibility: • To implement the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, in the subject areas assigned • To instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter, as specified in state law and regulations, and as stated in district regulations, expectations, procedures and standards of performance • To develop lesson plans and instructional materials and to provide a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students • To translate lesson plans into learning experiences, so as to best use the available time for instruction • To establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom • To evaluate each pupil's academic and social growth, to keep appropriate records, and to prepare progress reports, as specified by the district • To communicate with parents, through conferences and other means, to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program • To identify pupils' needs and to cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping solve health, attitude and learning problems • To create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and instructional strategies appropriate to the subject • To maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities, and to meet the district's policies for continuing university study • To participate in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance, according to the district's evaluation plan • To participate, with the principal, in selecting appropriate texts, materials and instructional aids, and to maintain required inventory records • To supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the working day, as assigned • To administer group standardized tests, in accordance with the district's testing program • To participate, as appropriate, in the development of curriculum programs Title: Classroom Music Junior High Literacy Teacher Location: Junior High Reports to: Building Principal and Assistant Principal Job Summary: Standard Elementary K-9 Certificate, with required subject matter hours to meet state regulations, and/or Standard High School 6-12 Certificate, with appropriate subject matter hours/endorsement to meet state regulations, Type 03 certification preferred, 2-3 years’ experience preferred, Bachelor's Degree in Education, student teaching and/or experience in grades 6-8 such alternatives to the above-listed qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Specific Functions. To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible adults • To ensure, insofar as possible, that each student has a positive junior high educational and social experience • To teach content and skills in the area of mathematicsEnglish language, spelling, composition and other related language arts concepts, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, Education and other appropriate learning activities • To work with the building principal and team leader, to develop a well-sequenced set of learning experiences designed to meet the needs of all students • To participate in the use of auxiliary programs (media center center, Chapter 1 Program and appropriate contests) to ensure the total complement of services in the teaching of mathematics • To demonstrate mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids English • To adapt the curriculum to provide individual, small-group or remedial instruction to meet the needs of individual pupils • To design learning activities that will relate mathematics encourage pupils to think independently and to express original ideas • To evaluate each pupil's progress in English skills • To provide a writing program which meets the physical world • Attend meetings, serve on committees, and perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned instructional strategies designed by the principal or designee in accordance with district and adopted by the contract and Board of Education PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: • To implement the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, in the subject areas assigned • To instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter, as specified in state law and regulations, and as stated in district regulations, expectations, procedures and standards of performance • To develop lesson plans and instructional materials and to provide a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students • To translate lesson plans into learning experiences, so as to best use the available time for instruction • To establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom • To evaluate each pupil's academic and social growth, to keep appropriate records, and to prepare progress reports, as specified by the district • To communicate with parents, through conferences and other means, to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program • To identify pupils' needs and to cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping solve health, attitude and learning problems • To create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and instructional strategies appropriate to the subject • To maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities, and to meet the district's policies for continuing university study • To participate in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance, according to the district's evaluation plan • To participate, with the principal, in selecting appropriate texts, materials and instructional aids, and to maintain required inventory records • To supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the working day, as assigned • To administer group standardized tests, in accordance with the district's testing program • To participate, as appropriate, in the development of curriculum programs Title: Classroom Music Teacher Junior High Math Location: Junior High Reports to: Building Principal and Assistant Principal Job Summary: Standard Elementary K-9 Certificate, with required subject matter hours to meet state regulations, and/or Standard High School 6-12 Certificate, with appropriate subject matter hours/endorsement to meet state regulations, Type 03 certification preferred, 2-3 years’ experience preferred, Bachelor's Degree in Education, student teaching and/or experience in grades 6-8 such alternatives to the above-listed qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Specific Functions. To teach content and skills in the English language, spelling, composition and other related language arts concepts, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities • To work with the building principal and team leader, to develop a well-sequenced set of learning experiences designed to meet the needs of all students • To participate in the use of auxiliary programs (media center, Chapter 1 Program and appropriate contests) to ensure the total complement of services in the teaching of English • To adapt the curriculum to provide individual, small-group or remedial instruction to meet the needs of individual pupils • To encourage pupils to think independently and to express original ideas • To evaluate each pupil's progress in English skills • To provide a writing program which meets the instructional strategies designed by the district and adopted by the Board of Education PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: • To implement the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, in the subject areas assigned • To instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter, as specified in state law and regulations, and as stated in district regulations, expectations, procedures and standards of performance • To develop lesson plans and instructional materials and to provide a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students • To translate lesson plans into learning experiences, so as to best use the available time for instruction • To establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom • To evaluate each pupil's academic and social growth, to keep appropriate records, and to prepare progress reports, as specified by the district • To communicate with parents, through conferences and other means, to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program • To identify pupils' needs and to cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping solve health, attitude and learning problems • To create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and instructional strategies appropriate to the subject • To maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities, and to meet the district's policies for continuing university study • To participate in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance, according to the district's evaluation plan • To participate, with the principal, in selecting appropriate texts, materials and instructional aids, and to maintain required inventory records • To supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the working day, as assigned • To administer group standardized tests, in accordance with the district's testing program • To participate, as appropriate, in the development of curriculum programs Title: Classroom Teacher Junior High Math Location: Junior High Reports to: Building Principal and Assistant Principal Job Summary: Standard Elementary K-9 Certificate, with required subject matter hours to meet state regulations, and/or Standard High School 6-12 Certificate, with appropriate subject matter hours/endorsement to meet state regulations, Type 03 certification preferred, 2-3 years’ experience preferred, Bachelor's Degree in Education, student teaching and/or experience in grades 6-8 such alternatives to the above-listed qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Specific Functions: • To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible adults • To ensure, insofar as possible, that each student has a positive junior high educational and social experience • To teach content and skills in the area of mathematics, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities • To work with the building principal and team leader, to develop a well-sequenced set of learning experiences designed to meet the needs of all students • To participate in the use of auxiliary programs (media center and appropriate contests) to ensure the total complement of services in the teaching of mathematics • To demonstrate mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids • To adapt the curriculum to provide individual, small-group or remedial instruction to meet the needs of individual pupils • To design learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world • Attend meetings, serve on committees, and perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the principal or designee in accordance with the contract and Board of Education PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: • To implement the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, in the subject areas assigned • To instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter, as specified in state law and regulations, and as stated in district regulations, expectations, procedures and standards of performance • To develop lesson plans and instructional materials and to provide a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students • To translate lesson plans into learning experiences, so as to best use the available time for instruction • To establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom • To evaluate each pupil's academic and social growth, to keep appropriate records, and to prepare progress reports, as specified by the district • To communicate with parents, through conferences and other means, to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program • To identify pupils' needs and to cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping solve health, attitude and learning problems • To create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and instructional strategies appropriate to the subject • To maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities, and to meet the district's policies for continuing university study • To participate in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance, according to the district's evaluation plan • To participate, with the principal, in selecting appropriate texts, materials and instructional aids, and to maintain required inventory records • To supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the working day, as assigned • To administer group standardized tests, in accordance with the district's testing program • To participate, as appropriate, in the development of curriculum programs Title: Classroom Music Teacher Location: Junior High Reports to: Building Principal and Assistant Principal Job Summary: Standard Elementary K-9 Certificate, with required subject matter hours to meet state regulations, and/or Standard High School 6-12 Certificate, with appropriate subject matter hours/endorsement to meet state regulations, Type 03 certification preferred, 2-3 years’ experience preferred, Bachelor's Degree in Education, student teaching and/or experience in grades 6-8 such alternatives to the above-listed qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.. Specific Functions: • To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible adults • To ensure, insofar as possible, that each student has a positive junior high educational and social experience • Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture • Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects • Coaching and Developing Others • Attend meetings, serve on committees, and perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the principal or designee in accordance with the contract and Board of Education PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: • To implement the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, in the subject areas assigned • To instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter, as specified in state law and regulations, and as stated in district regulations, expectations, procedures and standards of performance • To develop lesson plans and instructional materials and to provide a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students • To translate lesson plans into learning experiences, so as to best use the available time for instruction • To establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom • To evaluate each pupil's academic and social growth, to keep appropriate records, and to prepare progress reports, as specified by the district • To communicate with parents, through conferences and other means, to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program • To identify pupils' needs and to cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping solve health, attitude and learning problems • To create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and instructional strategies appropriate to the subject • To maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities, and to meet the district's policies for continuing university study • To participate in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance, according to the district's evaluation plan • To participate, with the principal, in selecting appropriate texts, materials and instructional aids, and to maintain required inventory records • To supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the working day, as assigned • To administer group standardized tests, in accordance with the district's testing program • To participate, as appropriate, in the development of curriculum program Title: Classroom Teacher Junior High Physical Education Location: Junior High Reports to: Building Principal Job Summary: Standard Elementary K-9 Certificate, with required subject matter hours to meet state regulations, and/or Standard High School 6-12 Certificate, with appropriate subject matter hours/endorsement to meet state regulations, Type 03 certification preferred, 2-3 years’ experience preferred, Bachelor's Degree in Education, student teaching and/or experience in grades 6-8 such alternatives to the above-listed qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Specific Functions: • To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible adults • To ensure, insofar as possible, that each student has a positive junior high educational and social experience • To teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual, or team sports, using a course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities • To work with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical education program • To analyze, demonstrate and explain basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms and fundamentals of body movement • To provide for individualized and small-group instruction, in order to maximize participation and individual growth • To provide for mainstreamed special education students • To provide appropriate safety instruction, and to make safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure overall safety of pupils • To maintain control of storage and the use of school-owned property • To select and requisition uniforms, equipment and instructional aids, with the assistance of the building principal; and to maintain required inventory records • Attend meetings, serve on committees, and perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the principal or designee in accordance with the contract and Board of Education PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: • To implement the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, in the subject areas assigned • To instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter, as specified in state law and regulations, and as stated in district regulations, expectations, procedures and standards of performance • To develop lesson plans and instructional materials and to provide a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students • To translate lesson plans into learning experiences, so as to best use the available time for instruction • To establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom • To evaluate each pupil's academic and social growth, to keep appropriate records, and to prepare progress reports, as specified by the district • To communicate with parents, through conferences and other means, to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program • To identify pupils' needs and to cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping solve health, attitude and learning problems • To create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and instructional strategies appropriate to the subject • To maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities, and to meet the district's policies for continuing university study • To participate in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance, according to the district's evaluation plan • To participate, with the principal, in selecting appropriate texts, materials and instructional aids, and to maintain required inventory records • To supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the working day, as assigned • To administer group standardized tests, in accordance with the district's testing program