Perform duties in accordance with the current written agreement established between the Board of Education and the bargaining unit
Knowledge / experience teaching 2nd language acquisition
Excellent oral and written skills in Spanish & English
Participate fully in the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process
Administer the classroom and its programs and design appropriate developmental activities for students to promote growth of cognitive, effective, and psychomotor skills
Provide guidance to students which will promote their welfare and proper social and emotional development
Maintain adequate and careful records as required by the principal and superintendent and keep principal advised of atypical situations
Participate in staff meetings and in-service training programs as are scheduled for teachers
Report regularly to parents the progress of students
Provide for the care of school property and see that students use supplies, equipment and facilities properly
Is responsible for a reasonable amount of co-curricular and other duties beyond regular classroom activities as determined by the principal/district
Maintain cordial and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and participate in the business and activities of the faculty
Implement the curriculum per district philosophy and direction and participate in the development and revision of curriculum
Is responsible for reviewing and adhering to all board policies along with accompanying administrative regulations
Create a positive environment for maximum student growth in all areas by maintaining consistent discipline within their area of assignment at all times
Assume responsibility for written lesson plans
Promote a positive image to the community and students by their demeanor and appropriate appearance
Maintain a sense of pride and loyalty to the district
Work with grade level teachers to implement cooperative/team teaching efforts and all special area teachers deemed appropriate and necessary
Work with special services personnel of the district and non-certified personnel that serve the school
Work with parents and parent groups, i.e., PTA, PBC, advisory groups, etc., to foster and maintain a positive, cooperative working relationship and maintain programs that serve both student and school
Work with community to establish and maintain good public relations
Plan and coordinate the work of teacher/instructional aides
Report all cases of suspected child abuse/neglect to the principal/DCFS
Uphold the code of ethics for teachers which is listed in Section 508 of the Policy Manual
Deal justly with students regardless of their physical, mental, emotional, political, social, racial, or religious characteristics
Cooperate with all policies established by the Board of Education
Accept the responsibility for maintaining a professional level of service
Adhere to the conditions of the contract until service covered by it has been performed or the contract has been legally terminated
Conduct all professional business through the proper channels
Refrain from discussing confidential and official business with unauthorized persons
Give the building principal adequate advance notice of absences
Assume such teaching duties or related duties as may properly be assigned in the framework of the AGREEMENT and the policies adopted by the Board of Education
To be on duty prior to the beginning of the school day and to remain in the building after the students are dismissed as designated in the AGREEMENT
Display desirable and ethical relations among teachers, pupils, home, administration, Board of Education, and fellow staff members