Establishes clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan;

Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, instructional materials;

Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;

Prepares, administers, and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results;

Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching aids to present subject matter to students;

Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques;

Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;

Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;

Counsels students when academic and adjustment problems arise;

Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students;

Arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;

Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy, and Administrative Regulation;

Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;

Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives, and methods;

Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multi-cultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections;

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, student teachers, and volunteers;

Collaborates with School Administration and Career and Technical Education Office to fully implement the Maryland State Department of Education HS/EP program of study with fidelity;

Works with School Administration and Career and Technical Education Office to implement content literacy standards uniformly across the curricular areas;

Produces and implements multi-disciplinary, project-based learning experiences for students in conjunction with the School Administration and Career and Technical Education Office;

Participates with School Administration to develop appropriate intervention and enrichment strategies for identified students for use in the classroom and through other delivery methods (e.g., after school); and

Performs other duties as assigned.