Middle School- Science Teacher

Applications will be accepted beginning
Friday, March 7, 2025 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

BASIC FUNCTION: This employee is responsible for instructional planning, management of behavior, delivery of instruction, and assessment of performance for all assigned students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING:
The teacher plans using the Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards, the school district’s curriculum, effective strategies, resources, and data to meet the needs of all students. Examples of meeting this performance expectation include, but are not limited to:

• Guiding the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the district goals, establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicating these objectives to students.
• Planning for differentiated instruction.
• Planning units of instruction that are aligned with state standards and curriculum frameworks.
• Preparing for classes assigned and showing written evidence of preparation upon request of an immediate superior.
• Knowing the curriculum in its entirety for assigned grade level and participating in peer coaching, as needed.
• Researching and creating lessons that complement/supplement the school's program and student academic needs.
• Using student data to guide planning.
• Developing appropriate short and long range plans and adapting, when needed.
• Planning instructional time for appropriate pacing, content mastery, and transitions.

DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION:
Delivers instruction that facilitates high levels of learning for all students. Examples of meeting this performance expectation include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrating a deep knowledge of the content and augmenting such in the form of remediation, intervention, and enrichment.
• Implementing students’ IEPs and attending conferences, as needed.
• Using research-based principles of effective teaching.
• Engaging and maintaining students in active learning.
• Differentiating instruction to meet students’ needs.
• Communicating clearly and checking for understanding.
• Using instructional technology to enhance student learning.
• Developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Maintaining appropriate records and following required procedures and practices.

STUDENT ACADEMIC PROGRESS:
The work of the teacher results in acceptable, measurable, and appropriate student academic progress. Examples of meeting this performance expectation include, but are not limited to:

• Considering state content standards and assessments when planning classroom assessments.
• Using classroom assessment results to drive instruction and planning.
• Setting acceptable, measurable, and appropriate achievement goals for student academic progress based on baseline data.
• Documenting the progress of each student throughout the year.
• Serving as proctor for site-based proctored exams including all state testing whether the state test is being administered at the teacher’s assigned school site, or at any school in the district.
• Grading student work and entering grades in the grade book(s) in a timely manner.
• Conducting progress reports at required intervals during the school year.
• Planning and implementing systematic assessments.
• Providing evidence that achievement goals have been met, including the state-provided growth measure when available, as well as other multiple measures of student growth.

PROFESSIONALISM:
The teacher maintains a commitment to professional ethics, communicates effectively, and takes responsibility for and participates in professional growth that results in enhanced student learning. Examples of meeting this performance expectation include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating and communicating effectively within the school community to promote students’ well-being and success.
• Adhering to federal and state laws, school policies, and ethical guidelines.
• Setting goals for improving knowledge and skills.
• Engaging in activities outside the classroom intended for school and student enhancement.
• Working in a collegial and collaborative manner with administrators, other school personnel,…