Our teachers take time to plan, organize and implement appropriate instructional programs; guiding and encouraging students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
The Big Oak Flat/Groveland Unified School District is proud of all our teachers. Their responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
- Develop work and lesson plans
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- Prepare classroom for class activities
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
- Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
- Use relevant technology to support instruction
- Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
- Provide appropriate feedback on work
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations
- Prepare required reports on students and activities
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
- Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
- Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
- Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
- Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
- Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
Teacher Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution
- Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
- State certification
- Relevant teaching experience
- Knowledge of relevant technology
Additional Knowledge
- Self motivation
- High energy level
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- High work ethics and standards
- Problem solving skills
- Decision-making
- Organizing and planning
- Critical thinking
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Initiative