8th Grade ELA Teacher Job Manchester area,Tennessee USA,Education / Teaching

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COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Job Description General Education Teacher Responsible to:

Principal

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Qualifications:

Valid TN Teacher's License with appropriate endorsements

Highly Qualified status, as applicable, in areas of assigned instruction

Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Competent technological skills

Essential Responsibilities:

Prepares lesson plans and teaching strategies for course(s) of study taught

Aligns both course(s) curriculum taught and/or assessments with state and local curriculum standards

Uses a variety of teaching strategies to facilitate student learning

Plans a program of study that addresses the individual needs and abilities of the students

Develops and maintains a school/classroom environment conducive to learning and socially appropriate for the age of students taught

Analyzes and uses appropriate data to guide instruction and develop assessments

Establishes and communicates clear expectations for all lessons, class work, and projects.

Assigns lessons routinely and corrects student work in a timely fashion

Maintains good order in classroom and other areas of the school

Supervises students at school related functions including on and off campus activities

Consults with other professionals to address learning or behavioral problems with specific students

Communicates with parents/guardian regularly through verbal and written form

Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis, both formative and summative, and provides progress reports as required

Schedules parent conferences as directed by the system and as needed in particular cases; if necessary, these conferences may be outside the school day as dictated by student/parent/guardian needs

Keeps accurate attendance and academic performance records for assigned students

Reports to the appropriate administrative and/or consultative personnel when knowledgeable or suspicious that a child's health or welfare has been or appears to be at risk

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Participates in school level faculty meetings, system professional development and in-service meetings, staff committee meetings, and other workshops for teacher training

Plans, supervises, and provides guidance for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)

Maintains accurate financial records

Provides detailed plans for substitute teachers including lessons, schedules and rules regarding classroom organization, procedures and individual student needs

General Requirements:

Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities

Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest standards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/Mission Statements

Maintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection of confidential student and staff information

Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned

BOE Revisions Approved 2/8/10

Coffee County Schools is a drug free workplace. All job applicants and employees are subject to drug testing.

We conduct pre-employment drug testing and background checks (fingerprint, DCS, sexual offenders, and health abuse). Any job offer will be based on the results of the drug screen and background checks.

8th Grade ELA Teacher

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