Cape Breton Regional District School

Board
Job Description
Job Title: High School Classroom Teacher
Department: Science
Reports To: School Principal
Location: Riverview High School
Date: November 15, 2015
Job Summary
The High School Classroom Teacher at Riverview High School is responsible for the
education of students between the ages of 15 and 18 in the public school system.
The incumbent is responsible for meeting the educational requirements set forth by
the province. The teacher is expected to follow the educational materials that are
set forth in the curriculum issued by the Cape Breton Regional District School Board.

Working Relationships
Parents of students: parents need to be aware of how their child is doing in

school, if there are any learning disabilities or behavioral problems and the
steps they need to take to resolve the problems.
Principal: the teacher informs the principal if there are any problems in the
classroom that relate to learning or behavior so the principal can solve any
issues that may arise.
Social workers: the teacher will inform the school social worker if they suspect
a child is being abused, either sexually or physically.
Guidance councillors: the teacher will inform the guidance councillor if they
are having an issue with a particular student, whether is signs of abuse or
neglect or learning abilities, and the guidance councillor can council the
student and determine the best course of action.

Duties and Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:

Prepare lesson plans that follow the curriculum issued by the Cape Breton
Regional School Board
Council students on academic matters. Provide student encouragement and
develop individualized work plans to suit student needs
Monitor strengths and weaknesses of cognitive abilities and assess the
students education level by grading their work and helping them understand
the material being taught

Prepare reports and assessments to monitor student progress and to

document behavioral or learning problems
Correcting assignments in a timely fashion and record marks in gradebook
Continuing education- the teacher must keep up to date on any changes to
teaching methods and subject matter and teachers are also required to
attend workshops to keep their skills updated

Essential Functions:

Report child endangerment- it is the responsibility of the teacher to report to

the principal or the school social worker if they suspect a student is being
abused or neglected
Manage student behavior- every teacher must maintain order in their
classrooms by enforcing rules and procedures
Crisis prevention- a teacher must be able to recognize a potentially violent
situation before it occurs and take the necessary steps to prevent it from
happening
Legal responsibilities- teachers must keep student information confidential
and must not physically or verbally abuse their students

Key Competencies
Problem solving skills- when problems arise teachers can ask other teachers

how they resolved similar conflicts or consult with the parents and student
files
Written and oral communication skills- teachers need to be able to convey
teaching materials to the students in a way they will understand and they
need to write clear and concise notes on student assessments and report
cards that convey learning requirements to parents and students
Critical thinking and creativity- teachers need to create Individual Program
Plans (IPP) for students with learning disabilities and know how to make a
seating plan so they can place every student in a spot that will suit their
needs and prevent conflict
Flexibility and adaptability- teachers work minimum 6 hours a day and must
be able to stay late to tutor students having problems with materials or for
parent-teacher meetings
Organization and planning- teachers need to be able to organize their
classroom, so it is free from clutter, and plan their day to cover everything
outlined in the curriculum

Qualifications
Post secondary degree from a recognized institution
B.Ed. in Secondary Education
Masters Degree would be an asset
Provincial teaching licence required

Knowledge of Power School and Grade Book

Compensation
40,000-70,000 annually
Having a masters degree increases your pay grade
There is a yearly increase until you reach 10 years of service

Working Conditions
Dealing with violent and unpredictable student behavior
Stress management skills due to dealing with students of all personalities and

managing a big workload

Inclement weather often affects whether or not the school is closed for the
day and teachers are expected to make up their work plans for the day
misses
Depending on the age of the school, there could be dirt dust and fumes
Fluctuating temperatures, most often, schools are not air conditioned so it
can be really warm in the spring and fall and it can be really cold in the winter
depending on the efficiency of the heating system
Noise levels are really high due to student behavior and chatter
Sitting and standing for long periods of time

Performance Indicators
When the students are succeeding to their full potential
When the students understand a subject they were not doing well in
When the students are engaged in learning
When students inprove grades