Academic Achievement Teacher

Academic Achievement Teacher

Employment Opportunity:
Coweta Public Schools

School Year: 2025 - 2026

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, this position facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district‑approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress, addressing specific educational needs of individual students, and creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment. The teacher provides feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

• Develops and administers school Junior High curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available instruction time.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of Coweta Public Schools.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, establishing and maintaining behavioral standards to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Coordinates with other Junior High professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place outside the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of Junior High curriculum and concepts, including all subject matter taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Works in standard office and school building environments.

• Certification/License:
  Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Primary and Secondary Education

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.