Evaluation Journal 2: My Job Description

Teaching Duties

• Teach the practical skills of instrumental music and computer studies at Viscount Montgomery School.
• Apply the curriculum by designing and adapting lessons that effectively engage students and cause learning.
• Constantly assess students’ work and refine teaching to address observed needs.
• Communicate clearly what is expected for behaviour and assignments.
• Integrate other subjects into music and computer activities as opportunities permit.
• Use and promote the use of technological tools.

Learning Environment

• Create and sustain a classroom environment that has positive and challenging expectations.
• Maintain an organized classroom, with relevant information and images posted on walls and bulletin boards.
• Maintain all supplies and equipment to keep it working as intended, and teach the proper care of all equipment.
• Manage equipment repairs.
  

Students

• Cultivate in students a genuine love for learning, especially by being an example of openness and teachability.
• Supervise and teach students with consistency and respect.
• Use a wide range of teaching and communication techniques to reach all types of learners and personalities.
• Maintain a safe, healthy environment by using appropriate practices, routines and rules.

Partnerships

• Involve parents and guardians as indispensable and valuable partners in education.

• Make appropriate use of community social services, School Council and the Home and School Association.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the school board.

Administration

• Create and maintain a daily lesson book, short range and long term plans, schedules and records.
• Produce and organize documentation for all classes taught, including course outlines, lesson plans, equipment policies, letters, forms and checklists.
• Provide lesson plans, information and all necessary materials for substitute teachers.
• Report on student progress using electronic report card software.
• Work closely and cooperatively with administrators in all matters of school policy, student discipline, supervision, professional conduct, professional evaluation, staff meetings and teaching duties.
• Use approved accounting procedures when handling funds for activities, equipment and supplies.

Voluntary Roles

• Administer electronic report cards by configuring the classes, transferring teachers’ data, and printing.
• Assist teachers in all aspects of the completion of electronic report cards.
• Assist staff as they use computer technology in the school program, and for board surveys and in-services.
• Arrange for purchase of new computer and related equipment and supplies as needed.
• Maintain our school website, and recruit and coordinate volunteer assistants.
• Help coordinate the student production of the school Memory Book.
• Help plan extra-curricular activities that enrich student learning and growth.
• Mentor and support music teachers by serving with the Middle School Music Teacher’s Committee.
• Serve as a member of the Information Technology Advisory Committee.

Reference:

The Education Act, “Duties of a Teacher.”
Ontario College of Teachers, “Standards of Practise for the Teaching Profession.”

Evaluation Journal 1

Mid October, 2005
Our church board, of which I am a member, implemented a job review system that is based on self-evaluation of performance, with reference to job description. The results of self-reflection produce ideas for growth. Then, two or three others also complete the process. Their feedback enlarges the picture and should confirm your self-evaluation, and blind spots in job performance will show up. The discussions that arise from this body of information will lead to some realistic goal setting, some areas for improvement, and a sense of purpose and direction for the following months.

I saw the value of beginning with a job description that everyone agrees upon. I have not ever really sat down and pondered what my true job description is!
I saw the value of the employee being the initiator of the process. This puts the responsibility for growth where it belongs.
I also saw the value of the employee receiving input from more than just their direct supervisor, but from one or two other peers or clients who would know them well. Each one would have a different perspective.
I can see the importance of discussing the results with the evaluators for clarifying issues, and then for goal setting.

End of October, 2005
Job description written in first draft. The document draws from the "Duties of a Teacher" in the Education Act, and from the Ontario College of Teachers "Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession."