Middle School Teacher

Location: Navarre

Appropriate licensure required to teach technology and financial literacy courses.

K-8, 4-9, or 7-12 Licensure

Title: English Language Arts Teacher MS

Reports to: Principal

Job Objective: Plans, implements, and assesses student learning experiences. Helps students make appropriate choices. Keeps stakeholders informed about emerging issues. Encourages parental involvement.

Minimum: Valid state department of education license/certificate appropriate for the position.

Qualifications: Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).

• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Keeps current with technology and other workplace innovations that support job functions.

Essential Functions: The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommoda tion may be made to

enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Teaches classes as scheduled. Maintains a thorough understanding of subject material. Creates effective student learning experiences. Documents teaching performance objectives. Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor and manage student learning.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures. Promotes a professional image of the school district. Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs.
• Prepares the assigned classroom or instructional area. Develops written lesson plans that align with state standards and the district's adopted courses of study/curriculum goals.
• Evaluates the academic needs of students. Develops meaningful educational activities that engage and stimulate student learning. Varies instructional techniques to address diverse learning styles.
• Helps students take full advantage of the learning environment (e.g., use of instructional/media resources, access/proximity to activities, etc.).
• Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Facilitates self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and performance skills.
• Plans collaborative learning activities that encourage and support positive peer relationships.
• Collaborates with other staff. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
• Upholds the student conduct code. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Maintains a positive learning environment. Helps parents/students understand academic objectives, behavioral standards, and performance expectations.
• Consults with support personnel to address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).
• Collaborates with staff to implement and monitor behavior management plans when required.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment. Provides opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in appropriate learning activities.
• Initiates student assistance/intervention referrals as needed. Meets mandated paperwork deadlines. Helps the intervention assistance team (IAT) prepare plans for eligible students.
• Helps prepare and implement Section 504, Individualized Education Plans (IEP), and other intervention activities for assigned students meeting eligibility requirements.
• Proctors district testing activities as directed. Upholds security procedures. Helps students with content-area preparation activities.
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
• Evaluates student achievement/performance. Prepares progress reports. Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, notes, meetings, etc.).
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Promotes the proper use and care of school property. Oversees the cleaning, repair, replacement, and storage of program supplies/equipment.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety. Monitors situations that may indicate a problem. Provides appropriate student supervision. Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Supervises non-classroom activities when assigned.
• Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities.
• Encourages parent organizations and supports school-sponsored activities.
• Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals.
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
• Provides prompt notification of absences. Ensures that student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities Required: The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties:

• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Models…