Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Ability to teach Language Arts Curriculum, Grades 7-8
• Ability to use Cooperative Learning Strategies
• Ability to use a variety of teaching strategies to match student learning styles
• Ability to work in a teaming environment
• Ability to work and teach a diverse student population
• Possess competence in computer and technology skills
• Implement cooperative learning strategies
• Actively participate in Collaborative Teaching Teams
• Use data to make instructional decisions
• Be willing to participate in district and building-wide initiatives, to include CTT's, MTSS, PBIS, CRVP, district/building staff development and district literacy
• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
• Understand or willing to be trained in the PLC process, PBIS, and standards-based grading
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics
• Skilled, understands and utilizes MTSS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable
• Skilled, understands and utilizes PBIS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable
• Other duties as assigned by Principal

Endorsements: [119] or [120] or [1201] or [1821] or [182]
Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV Yes No)
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties. Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture. Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather, meet multiple demands from several people, and interact with the public and other staff.
Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Noise level is quiet to loud. Work may be indoors and/or outdoors. Work may be in non-air conditioned rooms. Tobacco and alcohol-free environment. Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public. Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.
Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Dress in a professional manner.
• Ability to work with individuals, small and large groups of students.
• Ability to organize work time.
• Excellent attendance history and work record.
• Willingness to learn, operate, and promote technology.