Instructor I - Red Bird Christian School @ District Wide

CLASS TITLE

INSTRUCTOR I

7 Hours per day

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.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The levels of Instructor are distinguished by independence of action and degree of judgment exercised. The Instructor I receives closer supervision while Instructor II provides assistance to others and serves as a resource. The Instructor III provides leadership as well as assisting in program design.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Implement a comprehensive education program for eligible participants.
• Provide instruction, counseling, appropriate learning materials and experiences for the participants and provide continuous evaluation of students' 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 regulations 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

• Provide instruction working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress.
• 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 AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and some instructional experience in a classroom environment working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Education levels increase as required by the assignment and are recognized accordingly on the salary schedule.

Requires 4 year college degree effective 7/1/01 with the exception of employees already holding this position prior to 7/1/01.

ADDENDUM

This job is considered a Safety Sensitive position because a single mistake by the employee can create an immediate threat of serious harm to students and fellow employees.