Teacher II

Purpose: The Teacher II is a certified teacher that provides support to the students in all areas, and also works collaboratively and critically with the Lead Teacher of the classroom.

Essential Job Functions:

· Shares daily responsibilities with the Lead Teacher; is responsible for working with students individually and in small and whole group settings

· Serves as the Lead Teacher, assumes responsibility for all classroom activities and instruction, if the Lead Teacher is unavailable

· Develops lesson plans for a particular class unit or for an individual child, at their own initiative (to be approved by the Lead Teacher) and/or at the request of the Lead Teacher

· Shares the responsibility of administering assessment testing with other colleagues

· Communicates information to the Lead Teacher concerning students experiencing academic and/or behavioral difficulties and successes

· Provides assistance regarding computer usage as it applies to curriculum instruction. Manipulates all classroom instructional technologies including hardware and software, as well as instructs students on their usage, as applicable

· Assists the Lead Teacher in conducting parent-teacher conferences by providing input as to what you have observed in the classroom, if requested to do so

· Assists the Lead Teacher with grading and the reporting of grades on report cards

· Assists in the organization and supervision of students during arrival and dismissal, including carpool and buses

· Supervises playground activities

· Informs the Lead Teacher and Division Administrator of any health or safety hazard found in the classroom or on the playground

· Helps students resolve conflicts in a positive manner

· Serves as a role model to all students and to members of the Pine Crest community

· Assists and oversees behavior in the lunchroom