JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Teacher – all levels

Reports to: Principal
Contracted Days: 184 days
Status: Exempt

Job Objective:
Plans, implements, and assesses student learning experiences. Strives to help students grow academically and
make appropriate choices. Facilitates parental involvement. Responsible for conducting themselves in an
appropriate manner, setting an example for students, parents and coworkers by reflecting the Noblesville
Schools Vision and Mission.

Essential Functions:

The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a
qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Actively support and participate in the district and community’s commitment to diversity,

inclusion, and equity goals.

• Prepares the classroom or designated area for instruction. Teaches assigned classes.
• Advances the corporation’s professional image. Maintains open/effective communications.
• Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Refers questions about

corporation policies to administrators/supervisors.

• Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter. Organizes appropriate subject content and

learning goals. Develops lesson plans that align with state standards and the corporation’s adopted

courses of study/curriculum goals.

• Evaluates the academic needs of students. Develops effective student educational experiences that

engage and stimulate student learning. Varies instructional techniques to address diverse student

learning styles.

• Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress. Helps

parents/students understand program objectives and performance standards.

• Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to manage student learning and monitor progress.
• Helps students identify and make use of supplemental instructional/media resources.
• Encourages self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and performance skills.
• Helps facilitate community participation in activities that enhance student learning.
• Maintains a positive learning environment. Provides appropriate student supervision.

Facilitates student learning activities that encourage collaboration and positive peer
relationships.

• Collaborates with other staff on student needs. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student

learning.

• Evaluates student achievement/performance. Prepares progress reports.
• Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, E-mail, notes meetings, etc.).
• Consults with support personnel and families to address student concerns (e.g., academic difficulties,

environment. Implements all student specific plans (IEPs, 504s, MTSS) and/or prescribed medical
plans when required.

• Proctors corporation testing activities as directed. Upholds state mandated security

procedures. Helps students with content-area preparation activities.

• Promotes the proper care and use of school property. Ensures that all materials are stored properly.

Works with staff/students to address equipment safety and security issues.

• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Upholds the student conduct code. Implements effective pupil management procedures.
• Take precautions to ensure safety. Watch for conduct and situations that may indicate a problem.

Abilities Required:
The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance
of assigned duties.

• Models professional conduct
• Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conduct.
• Anticipates time constraints. Manage tasks efficiently to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.

• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work/learning environment.
• Effectively uses active listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience.
• Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
• Maintains accurate records and submits required paperwork on time.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Uses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals.

Working Conditions:
To promote safety, employees are expected to exercise caution and comply with safety regulations and
corporation policies/procedures when involved in the following situations/conditions.

• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.
• Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Prolonged use of a computer, keyboard and monitor.