JOB TITLE: Teacher/Writing Project Facilitator	LOCATION: County-Wide
	JOB CATEGORY: Non-Classified
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Language Arts/English/Reading/Foreign Language	PAY GRADE: Teacher
	FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Facilitates full implementation of the Rockingham County Public Schools K-12 Language Arts Curriculum and Virginia State Standards of Learning. Performs complex professional work providing teaching and/or training services to RCPS teachers in the area of the Language Arts Curriculum. Works with general supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Meets and instructs the RCPS teachers in assigned locations and at the designated times;
• Coordinates, designs, and instructs the Rockingham County Writing Project (see course syllabus);
• Ensures and encourages full implementation of writing project goals and objectives with individual teachers through logged visits and frequent contact throughout the school year;
• Motivates and guides all teachers toward best practices in writing and language arts instruction;
• Trains and mentors new teachers in implementation of the RCPS Framework and Virginia SOLs;
• Provides for inservice, planning, and implementation of various other English/language arts related instructions dictated by the Director of Language Arts/English/Reading;
• Prepares for lessons for assigned inservices/classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor;
• Evaluates teachers’ writing projects and progress; provides teachers with specific evaluative feedback; maintains appropriate records, and prepares progress evaluations;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect teachers, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions;
• Takes responsibility for and participates in a meaningful and continuous process of professional development;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
• Demonstrates non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of subject(s) taught; thorough knowledge of elementary, secondary or special education principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, and supervisors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and possess or be eligible to acquire appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board. Candidate must possess proven teaching skills and a strong background in writing instruction.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must possess demonstrated leadership characteristics necessary for working with others. Candidate must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classrooms and lecture rooms. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visual equipment weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Travel to various sites for course instruction is necessary. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. Personal and close contact with teachers/students to provide classroom instruction and learning environment support is required.

EVALUATION

Director of Language Arts/English/Reading/Foreign Language will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

School Board Approved

8/14/01