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 * __ Staff duties and responsibilities policy __**

All staff shares the responsibility for consistent implementation of policies and processes that maintain the successful achievement of outcomes for students. In order for this to be achieved, Aim High believes it is the responsibility for the school to provide transparent access to duties and responsibilities that staff members will be expected to fulfill, and for staff members to learn their duties and responsibilities and then to do them. This policy aims to set forth the duties and responsibilities of staff members.
 * __Rationale__**

In order to maintain consistency with our vision, Aim High staff will develop a balanced and consistent approach to their responsibilities and duties, in the following areas:
 * __Policy statement__**
 * Teaching and learning – assisting students to develop their talents and passions in all areas of curriculum. Professional practice in teaching delivery and professional development and conduct
 * Community – becoming involved in the school community, professional relations with parents and colleagues, assisting in share of whole-school duties


 * __Implementation__**


 * Teaching and learning – Aim High staff will:**
 * Establish a caring learning environment that is non-threatening and is conducive to learning
 * Ensure classroom lessons are well prepared
 * All staff will provide appropriate and relevant learning materials for students
 * Be on time for classes, duties, meetings and appointments
 * Reflect on practice skills, receive and provide positive feedback to/from other staff members and engage in appropriate and regular professional development activities
 * Teach according to every class and student’s needs. Meet and challenge learning needs of students
 * Provide excellence in role modeling in every class, around the school and in daily life
 * Resolve problems that occur in the classroom to the best of the staff member’s ability
 * Develop and nurture appropriate teacher-student relationships
 * Maintain continuous professional learning and knowledge and apply techniques and knowledge into classrooms
 * See assistance when required, especially when a duty of care is involved


 * Community – Aim High staff will:**
 * Become involved in the school community
 * Develop appropriate relationships with parents
 * Share with other staff members the responsibilities of the school (such as year duty roster, etc) and make a contribution to the school’s success
 * Be encouraged to volunteer time and talents to assist in the house program, a committee, the teacher representative council, etc

Surveys will be gathered from students, staff members and parents regarding their experiences. Data of achievement will be considered. Personal learning plans and achievement of personal learning goals and progress will be monitored.
 * __Evaluation__**

This policy will be reviewed by the Aim High School Council according to the three year cycle for staff duties and responsibilities policy matters. Issues that require immediate attention will be brought before School Council. Council will then determine if an appropriate strategy for a sub review needs to occur. A decision to revise the entire policy within the three year time frame may occur under the direction of School Council.
 * __Review__**