EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares classroom environment according to Montessori principles.

Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests, and abilities of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student.

On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

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

Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities.

Writes instructional plans and prepares for classes assigned.

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all learning activities and the like to communicate these objectives to students.

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

Establishes procedures for ongoing observation, evaluation, and follow-up of each child¿s development and plans for the instructional and developmental needs of each child.

Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources, and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.

Keeps detailed and accurate observational records of students, and uses those records to respond to the unique needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of central staff as required. Provides input when necessary to student Individualized Education Programs.

Takes all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, MCPS, and Head Start policy and administrative regulation.

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

Makes two home visits and conducts two parent conferences per year with parents of children in class to share important information concerning the child, classroom, and curriculum.

Encourages parents to participate by demonstrating ways in which they can work with the children in the classroom and/or assume other responsibilities.

Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants, and volunteers. May evaluate assistant¿s job performance with department heads and/or administrators.

Appraises his/her own effectiveness and demonstrates successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Participates in Montessori in-service meetings/trainings.

Participates in school management and shares responsibility for the total school program.

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. Performs related work as required.

Participates and cooperates with the Head Start Program review and self-assessment teams.

Performs related work as required.