WHITEFISH SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

AREA: Guest Teacher ($125.00 Per day)

LOCATION: Whitefish School District

Whitefish School District seeks Guest Teachers to join one of the leading school districts in the state of Montana. Whitefish Public Schools mission focuses on cultivating and supporting a community that engages students to succeed in continuous learning, career and citizenship. In Whitefish Schools we believe:

• Whitefish Schools provide a foundation for developing responsible citizens, an evolving workforce and an informed democracy.
• It is our responsibility to support and motivate all students to learn in environments based in rigor, relevance and relationships.
• Teaching and learning occurs most effectively in a collaborative process, driven and inspired by students and teachers, with a focus on learning.
• Community and school collaboration develops mutual respect and strong relationships.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT:

• Implement existing lesson plans in a manner that ensures the integrity of academic time and motivates students to learn and participate.
• Instruct students regarding a variety of classroom topics and courses of instruction.
• Follow lesson plans that are provided.
• Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students in accordance with the lesson plans.
• Address the various learning styles of students accordingly and provide accommodations.
• Model correct use of spoken and written English language
• Demonstrate professional practices in teaching
• For long-term assignments, you may be required to develop lesson plans; create, administer, and grade tests/assignments; participate in parent-teacher conferences; and attend school related functions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching or working directly with children or adolescents.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Maintain classroom control that fosters a safe, positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school, state, and all applicable laws and regulations
• Ensure adequate supervision of students and the classroom environment to assure the health, welfare, and safety of all students
• Provide accommodations to students with provided accommodation plans.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and school property
• Remain in classroom and monitor students at all times.
• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to school personnel immediately.
• Supervise students in out-of-class settings (e.g., assemblies, lunchroom, schoolyard).

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This type of work involves walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time as required by situations of job position. Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral and written information, the manual dexterity to move related equipment, and the skills necessary to handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds. The physical demands & work-environment characteristics described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications. The physical demands & work-environment characteristics described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.