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Duties and Responsibilities of a Teacher

1, Knowledge of the Subject

  • To have expert knowledge of the subject area
  • To pursue relevant opportunities to grow professionally and keep up-to-date about the current knowledge and research in the subject area

2, Teaching

  • To plan and prepare appropriately the assigned courses and lectures
    To conduct assigned classes at the scheduled times
  • To demonstrate competence in classroom instruction
  • To implement the designated curriculum completely and in due time
  • To plan and implement effective classroom management practices
  • To design and implement effective strategies to develop self-responsible/independent learners
  • To promote students’ intrinsic motivation by providing meaningful and progressively challenging learning experiences which include, but are not limited to: self-exploration, questioning, making choices, setting goals, planning and organizing, implementing, self-evaluating and demonstrating initiative in tasks and projects
  • To engage students in active, hands-on, creative problem-based learning
  • To provide opportunities for students to access and use current technology, resources and information to solve problems
  • To provides opportunities for students to apply and practice what is learned
  • To engage students in creative thinking and integrated or interdisciplinary learning experiences
  • To build students’ ability to work collaboratively with others
  • To adapt instruction/support to students’ differences in development, learning styles, strengths and needs
  • To vary instructional roles (e.g. instructor, coach, facilitator, co-learner, audience) in relation to content and purpose of instruction and students’ needs
  • To maintain a safe, orderly environment conducive to learning
  • To comply with requirements for the safety and supervision of students inside and outside the classroom

3, Assessment

  • To define and communicate learning expectations to students
  • To apply appropriate multiple assessment tools and strategies to evaluate and promote the continuous intellectual development of the students
  • To assign reasonable assignments and homework to students as per college rules
  • To evaluate students’ performances in an objective, fair and timely manner
  • To record and report timely the results of quizzes, assignments, mid- and final semester exams
  • To use student assessment data to guide changes in instruction and practice, and to improve student learning

4, Professionalism

  • To be punctual and be available in the college during official working hours
  • To comply with policies, standards, rules, regulations and procedures of the college
  • To prepare and maintain course files
  • To take precautions to protect college records, equipment, materials, and facilities
  • To participate responsibly in college improvement initiatives
  • To attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to college policy
  • To demonstrate timeliness and attendance for assigned responsibilities
  • To work collaboratively with other professionals and staff
  • To participate in partnerships with other members of the college’s community to support student learning and college-related activities
  • To demonstrate the ability to perform teaching or other responsibilities, including good work habits, reliability, punctuality and follow-through on commitments
  • To provide and accept evaluative feedback in a professional manner
  • To create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment
  • To carry out any other related duties assigned by the department chairman

5, Good Behavior

  • To model honesty, fairness and ethical conduct
  • To model a caring attitude and promote positive inter-personal relationships
  • To model correct use of language, oral and written
  • To foster student self-control, self-discipline and responsibility to others
  • To model and promote empathy, compassion and respect for the gender, ethnic, religious, cultural and learning diversity of students
  • To demonstrate skill when managing student behavior, intervening and resolving discipline problems
  • To model good social skills, leadership and civic responsibility