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HAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #29
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Science/Social Studies Teacher
Reports to: Building Principal
FLSA Class: Exempt
Revised Date: March 19, 2024
SUMMARY
This position provides instruction to students and performs a wide variety of tasks with curriculum planning, supervision, presenting and reinforcing learning concepts, and teaching children in a classroom setting.
DUTIES
- Teacher shall be under the supervision of the Superintendent/Principal and shall cooperate with them in everything affecting the welfare and management of the school.
- Teaches District approved Science and Social Studies curriculum, primarily science, but potentially including Civics, STEM, and US History.
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
- Plans a program of study, employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- All school personnel shall be courteous to and considerate of school patrons and friends at all times.
- Teachers are expected at all times to help promote goodwill toward our school in their contacts with the public.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules.
- Teachers should always maintain good discipline by being firm, fair, and friendly.
- The Principal will be responsible for the assignment of teaching staff. Assignments will be made according to the school’s need and on as equitable a basis as possible.
- Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
- Evaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
- Assists with the planning of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) as designated by administration.
- Participates in IEP meetings with district administration and other staff as determined by district administration.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Remain available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day, such as parent teacher conferences.
- Teachers witnessing accidents in the building or on the school grounds should report all details to the Principal.
- Perform all other duties reasonably related to position as may be assigned by Building Administrator or Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Teaching certificate for the particular position as required by the State.
- Must be familiar with the use of computers including but not limited to electronic mail, the Internet, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets (Google Suite).
- Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).
- Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner
CONTRACT INFORMATION
Please refer to the Hampton School District 29 Teacher Contract for additional information.
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Hampton School District #29
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Band/Music Teacher
Reports to: Principal
FLSA Class: Exempt
Revised Date: 7/23/2024
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing band and music instruction for students in grades K-8.
DUTIES
- Lead and develop Hampton’s music programming, including general music, band, and choir.
- Teach general music for kindergarten through 5th grade students.
- Provide band lessons for individual and small groups of 5th-8th grade students.
- Teach junior high band.
- Lead the school-sponsored music concerts and programs.
- Recruit and develop the music program.
- Promotes band and choir program and student enrollment.
- Establishes goals and plans for social and other activities related to the Music Department.
- Conducts meetings to discuss plans for future events.
- Plans, organizes, and supervises music field trips as needed and approved per academic year.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned by administration.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.
- Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
- Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
- Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
- Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
- Ability to communicate with students, parents, and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.
CONTRACT INFORMATION
Please refer to the Hampton School District 29 Teacher Contract for additional information.
______________________________________________________________________________________________ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS TEACHER
Hampton School District #29
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: English Language Learners Teacher (2 days/week)
Reports to: Principal
FLSA Class: Exempt
Effective Date: August 5, 2024
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for working closely with students who are eligible for English language learning services on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the academic and emotional support they need to fully access core instruction and benefit from the district’s education programming.
DUTIES
- Discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Prepares lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations as needed.
- Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
- Establishes as fully as possible a positive relationship with students, staff, and families.
- Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeteria, school yard, and gymnasium, or on field trips.
- Distributes teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
- Distributes tests and homework assignments and collects them when they are completed.
- Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.
- Grades homework and tests, and computes and records results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices as requested.
- Completes required reports in a timely manner.
- Teaches socially acceptable behavior, employing positive reinforcement.
- Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
- Evaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Administers annual ELL testing and screeners. Reports results to administration.
- Assists the classroom teacher in other tasks necessary in maintaining a professional and positive classroom environment and performs other duties as may be assigned by the classroom teacher, administration or Board of Education.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Teaching certificate for the particular position as required by the State.
- Must be familiar with the use of computers including but not limited to email, the Internet, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets (Google Suite).
- Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).
- Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner
CONTRACT INFORMATION
This position is for 2 days/week. Depending upon student needs in the future, the position could be increased to 3 days/week. Please refer to the Hampton School District 29 Teacher Contract for additional information.