Humanities; Language ARTS and SOCIAL Studies - MIDDLE SCHOOL

Job Title

MIDDLE SCHOOL HUMANITIES (LANGUAGE ARTS and SOCIAL STUDIES)

Building Principal

Instruct and supervise a diverse group of students by establishing a positive, respectful learning environment, providing ample and varied learning opportunities, and promoting high standards of performance for all students regardless of their background and developmental levels.

• Model and teach respect with an awareness of diversity.
• Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Establish clear objectives and create long- and short-range plans based upon MLA Priority Standards/Goals for instruction to meet needs, abilities and interests of students.
• Develop and carry out clear, organized, sequential lessons and learning activities suitable for students’ developmental levels and aligned MLA Priority Standards/Goals.
• Vary and pace classroom strategies to accommodate different learning styles, actively involve students, and maximize student engagement in meaningful learning.
• Use current body of knowledge in cultural diversity issues in teaching and curriculum development to design and adapt individual/group academic and behavior/social programs in all school settings.
• Diagnose the instructional needs of all students and devise appropriate learning activities for each student.
• Implement MLA Priority Standards/Goals and ensure that instructional activities are clearly related to MLA Priority Standards.
• Assure that every student has ample opportunity to demonstrate proficiency with MLA Priority Standards/Goals.
• Use a variety of approaches to assess, record and provide feedback promptly and often to students on their progress and assignments.
• Participate in development and implementation of individual student plans (e.g., IEP, 504).
• Assume responsibility for adapting and modifying classroom instruction for students identified as needing specialized instruction.
• Work as part of the school team to fully implement Response to Intervention (RTI).
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations.
• Work collaboratively with school personnel in meeting diverse social and academic needs of students.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with all students and with parents/guardians concerning both academic and behavioral progress of students.
• Assist school staff and administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, reinforce individual school’s plan for PBiS, develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior that are based upon PBiS, use proactive behavior management skills in all school settings.
• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Assume responsibility for assigned duties, e.g., hall, lunchroom, bus duty.
• Utilize technology as related to job responsibilities.
• Train and act as lead worker for Educational Assistants.
• Reflect upon your own teaching performance and accept and utilize supervisory suggestions and feedback.
• Take primary responsibility for pursuing and evaluating your own professional growth.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and district in-service meetings.
• Participate in activities that are related to school functions and/or the education process that occur outside the regular workday.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students and the public in the MLA and enhances learning.
• Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.
• Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for this position.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, parent and community populations.
• Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills, effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
• Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff and parents.
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