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…