TITLE: LEAD TEACHER

This will be a stipend position.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Idaho Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement

2. Strong background in teaching methods, supervision, discipline, team building, and technology

3. Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods

4. Strong background in curriculum and the Idaho Core Standards

5. Strong background in the integration of technology with instruction

6. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment

7. Works well with students, staff, and the public

8. Excellent organizational skills

9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

10. Able to work under deadlines

11. Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO

Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY

To assist teachers in providing an approved education program and establishing a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth. To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Supervision

1. May continue to teach classes as assigned but with a reduced schedule to allow time for coordination and assistance to other certified staff

2. Supervise the GALC teaching process, establishing and maintaining effective learning in the school

3. Coordinate the efforts of certified staff to teach pupils through an approved course of study using Board-adopted curricula, textbooks, and other appropriate teaching materials

4. Assist in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum

5. Initiate, design, and implement programs to meet the specific needs of GALC

6. Coordinate and assist the efforts of certified staff to develop lesson plans and instructional materials, serving as a resource person to staff for this and other activities

7. Assist in staff efforts to assess pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction

8. Coordinate and assist certified staff in their efforts to identify pupil needs and to cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems

9. Analyze and interpret student data to develop and modify instructional activities

10. Coordinate and assist certified staff in their efforts to communicate with parents

11. Make arrangements for special conferences between parents and teachers

12. Coordinate and assist certified staff in their efforts to make effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program

13. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students

14. Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce the district’s discipline policy

15. Complete referrals and discipline reports

16. Actively pursue all cases of truancy, excessive absences, and tardies

17. Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policy and procedures by the school’s staff and students

18. Be responsible for overseeing the scheduling of students into classes and establishing the schedule of class offerings, and maintaining a balance of student loads in each class

19. Assume responsibility for the attendance, conduct, and health of the students

20. Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students

Personnel

1. Assist the building principal in the supervision of all professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and non-professional personnel employed at GALC

2. Make recommendations concerning GALC’s staff and instruction

3. Conduct meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of GALC

4. Build consensus among staff concerning efficient delivery of educational services

5. Participate in administrative, negotiation, School Board, and other meetings as required or appropriate

6. Be available when building administrators are absent, and delegate responsible personnel for the supervision of the school in the absence of such administrators

7. Assist in the professional development of staff

Other

1. Act as a liaison between GALC and the community, interpreting activities and policies of GALC and encouraging community participation in school life

2. Assist with the preparation of all reports for the district office

3. Plan and supervise fire drills and emergency preparedness programs

4. Be responsible for the management and preparation of all school funds and/or budgets

5. Review and sign all purchase orders before submitting them to the superintendent’s office

6. Input data in a timely fashion

7. Keep immediate supervisor informed of activities and any issues that may arise

8. Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications

9. Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education

10. Seek assistance should emergencies arise

11. Represent the school district in a positive manner

12. Know and follow school district policy and chain of command

13. Perform other duties as assigned

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal [OR] superintendent in conformance with district policy and IDAPA 08.02.02.120.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

By contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools

I.C. § 33-513 Professional Personnel

I.C. § 33-515 Issuance of Renewable Contracts

I.C. § 33-1201 Certificate Required

I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance

IDAPA 08.02.02.029 Consulting Teacher/Teacher Leader Endorsement

IDAPA 08.02.02.120 Local District Evaluation Policy—Teacher and Pupil Personnel Certificate Holders

Lead Teacher