Phoenix Military Academy

Principal Intern
Leonard Harris

Commandant
Roger D. Seymore

Assistant Academy Superintendant
Margaret Mares

Principal/ Academy Superintendant
Ferdinand Wipachit

Military Area Officer & JROTC Director
LTC (R) Rick W. Mills

Chief High School Officer
David G. Gilligan

Chief Executive Officer
Arne Duncan

Teachers Corner

CLASSROOM TEACHERS JOB DESCRIPTION

Classroom teachers shall take charge of the divisions or classes assigned to them by the principal. They shall be responsible for the instruction, progress and discipline of their classes, and shall devote themselves exclusively to their duties during school hours These responsibilities shall include, but not limited to the following categories: instructional planning, use of appropriate instructional methods, and evidence of competence in subject matter taught or services provided. Teachers shall render assistance in the educational program in the school-wide environment and demonstrate effective classroom management. Teachers shall promote positive relationships with pupils and community members and shall adhere to the professional responsibilities and personal standards promulgated by the Chicago Public Schools.

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS

Teachers should:

Be guided by professional ethics in their relationships with students, parents, the community and other school personnel.
Devote themselves exclusively to their duties during school hours.
Inform parents about the academic progress and conduct of their children, using established citywide criteria.
Indicate by attitude and actions genuine concern and respect for each student.
Plan and conduct a program of instruction that captures the interest and meets the need of each student.
Manage classroom routines so that they contribute to the program of instruction and the development of civic responsibility.
Be sensitive to the behavior of each student.
Know and enforce the rules of the school courteously and with consistency.
Deal with misconduct quickly, firmly and impartially.
Keep parents informed and submit to parents, promptly, a report of student's absence tardiness and cutting class.
Report to work on a regular basis and be punctual.
Observe the basic standard of cleanliness, modesty and good grooming.

Teachers have the right to:

Be present at any disciplinary conference concerning serious classroom disruption.
Be free from any physical or verbal threats while carrying out their teaching and other duties.
Guarantees as cites in the Agreement between the Board of Education of the city of Chicago and the Chicago Teachers Union.

Teachers are reminded:

That the Board of Education Rule 6-21 states: "No employees of the Board of Education may inflict corporal punishment of any kind upon persons attending the public schools of the City of Chicago."