Middle Level Educator

Job Description

Must have SC teacher certification or be qualified for an alternative certification program.

Assisting students in learning subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

• Cooperates in developing a program of continuous progress consistent with District goals and objectives to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Keeps abreast of changes in District policies and students' needs and interests
• Establishes clear and appropriate objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required; analyzes the progress of individual students and seeks appropriate assistance as needed
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of pupils
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aides(s) and/or volunteers and evaluates their performance; provides adequate plans for substitute teachers and evaluates their performance
• Seeks the cooperation and assistance of parents through oral or written communication and/or home visits
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested under reasonable terms
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by state or federal law, District policies, and administrative regulations
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to properly care for all property, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies
• Is punctual and responsible in performing all duties and activities as assigned
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life, conduct, and behavior in a fair and just manner
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning
• Participates in school or District staff development programs as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular or other activities as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent
• Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "Chain of command" as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures
• Presents a positive image of Laurens School District No. 55 at all times
• Willingly performs other related duties as required/assigned

• Education and Experience:
  • Education and experience as required by state certification authorities
• Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school District which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position
  • Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities, which stimulate learning
  • Knowledge of the records, forms, and reports which must be prepared and maintained
  • Knowledge of proper maintenance of equipment, material, and supplies used in daily activities
  • Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems
  • Knowledge of the materials and information, which must be prepared for the classroom instructional activities
• Skills/Effort:
  • Ability to provide instruction to students through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice
  • Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations
  • Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities
  • Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities
  • Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic…