CLASS TITLE: CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist in the implementation of education programs by providing comprehensive assessments, evaluations and instruction to meet the needs of parents and children, including home visitation and instruction.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement a comprehensive education program for eligible participants.
• Provide instruction, counseling, appropriate learning materials and experiences for the participants and provide continuous evaluation of student progress and achievement.
• Plan and implement parent and child interactions and activities.
• Provide and arrange adult supports, activities and sessions.
• Plan and implement a parent involvement program which includes home visitation as appropriate.
• Promote program, interpret purpose of program to potential clients and interested persons in the Community.
• Maintain accurate records on the program and provide data to appropriate personnel.
• Plan regularly with staff and participate in appropriate school meetings and activities.
• Comply with policies, rules and relations of the School District and State or federal regulatory agencies where appropriate.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Basic learning theory applicable to the student group served.
• Students with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.
• Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
• Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Provide instruction working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.
• Monitor and evaluate student process.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain routine records.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Plan and organize work.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant must possess a valid Kentucky Teaching Certification.
• A criminal records check and physical are also required upon employment.