7th/8th Grade Science Teacher-Trinidad Middle School
Trinidad School District #1
POSITION TITLE
Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS
• Colorado Teaching Certificate, license or other legal credential required.
• Degree(s) required in area of major study.
• Kind and amount of prior job experience required.
• Alternative to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and
acceptable.
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal or person designated by the Superintendent or the Board of Education.
JOB SUMMARY:
• Help students learn subject matter and social skills that will contribute to their development as
a mature, able and responsible person in society.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and the times designated of study.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity
and interest of each student.
• Prepare for classes assigned and shows written evidence of plans upon request of immediate
supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide and participate with the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicates these objectives
to the students.
• Offer a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the location
provided and the needs and capabilities of each individual or group of students.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action School District #1’s philosophy of education and
instructional goals and objectives.
• Assess accomplishments of each student on a regular basis and provides progress reports and interventions as required.
• Assess learning abilities and concerns of each student on a regular basis and seek assistance of
School District #1 specialists as required.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, School District #1
policy and administration regulations.
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and
conduct. Develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and procedures while maintaining
order in the classroom in a fair, non-bias and just manner respecting culture and diversity.
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes
outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals and or volunteers and
cooperate with department head regarding their job performance evaluations.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence within Trinidad School District #1.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Teachers will abide by a dress code which demonstrates professionalism with students, parents
and other staff members.
• Other duties that may be assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Ten, eleven or twelve month year. Salary and work year is to be established by Trinidad School District #1 Board of Education.