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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid state department of education license/certificate appropriate for the position.
• Meets Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) requirements (for core academic subjects).
• Meets all mandated health requirements.
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Demonstrates mastery of subject areas, commitment to improving instruction, and professional

growth. Commitment to keep current with workplace innovations that enhance personal
productivity.

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,

• Prepares the classroom or designated area for instruction. Teaches assigned classes.
• Advances the corporation’s professional image. Maintains open/effective communications.

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

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

• Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to manage student learning and monitor

• 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.

• Collaborates with other staff. 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

environment. Implements behavior management and/or prescribed medical plans when
required.

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

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

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

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

• Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conduct.
• Anticipates time constraints. Manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.