R 1400 JOB DESCRIPTIONS (M)

A.    	A job description shall be prepared for each job position in the district, including 		all administrative, educational specialist, instructional, and support staff positions.
 
B.    	Each job description must include:
 
1.     	The goals of the position as they relate to district goals;
 
2.     	The qualifications of the position holder including the certificate and 		endorsement required for the position and such other prerequisites for 		employment as the possession of a license to operate a vehicle or machine;
 
3.     	The functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position;
 
4.     	The extent and limits of the position holder's authority; and
 
5.     	The working relationships of the position within and outside the school 		district.
 
C.    	Each job description will:
 
1.     	Be written in clear language that briefly describes the major functions of 		the position;
 
2.     	Whenever possible, be generic in form, covering a number of specific 		positions;
 
3.     	Be written in the same format, using the active and present tense, 			operational verbs, common terminology, and a direct, simple style; and
 
4.     	Be gender neutral or employ both male and female pronouns.
 
D.    	Maintenance of district job descriptions shall be the responsibility of the 			Superintendent (responsible administrator). Job descriptions shall be reviewed
	on the request of a single position holder.
 
E.     	Each employee shall be sent a copy of his/her current job description by the 		Superintendent. Any revision of a job description shall be provided to each holder 	of a position covered by the job description within ten working days of its 			approval.

F.     	Suggested revisions to job descriptions by a job holder shall be referred initially 		to the job holder's immediate supervisor.

Adopted:  December 12, 2011