Job Summary

To provide effective Reading Language Arts and Mathematics instruction to elementary students resulting in students' reading on the appropriate grade level as well as elementary students performing Math tasks on the appropriate grade level.

Oualifications: Current Tennessee Teacher Certification/License

Reports To: Principal and Federal Programs Director

ELSA Status: EXEMPT

Supervises: Students

Job Goal

To provide effective Reading Language Arts and Mathematics instruction to elementary students resulting in students' reading on the appropriate grade level as well as elementary students performing Math tasks on the appropriate grade level.

Scope of Responsibility/Essential Functions

• Provide Reading Language Arts and Mathematics instruction to students in a classroom setting

Administer appropriate assessments, record scores on cumulative records, interpret test scores as needed, and analyze assessment data in an effort to improve instruction and student learning

• Continuously monitor student learning in reading, engage students in assessing their reading and math progress, and adjust reading instruction in response to student learning needs
• Carefully evaluate how to achieve student learning goals and use appropriate strategies and resources to adapt to the reading and math needs of individuals and groups of students
• Keep parent(s) duly informed of the child's progress (through a variety of methods) and hold conferences with parents and appropriate others as necessary
• Share information and strategies with the classroom teachers in the area of best practices in reading and math instruction

Prepare and Lead 4.5 meetings

• Collaborate with classroom teachers in determining intervention programs for struggling readers in elementary grades

Continuously pursue updated information and research in the field of Language Arts and Reading and Math Interventions

Abide by the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics

Responsible for reporting any reasonable suspicions related to a child's health or welfare as a result of abuse or neglect to the appropriate state/community agency, as well as the principal

Follow the Tennessee curriculum standards and local course of study, to follow rules and regulations of the state and policies of the local Board, and to follow administrative procedures at the school and system level

Maintain positive relationships with the home, parent(s) and the community

Other Responsibilities

• Project a positive image of the Cannon County School District at all times Keep information confidential concerning school business

Act in a professional manner at all times

• Performs other duties as assigned as deemed necessary by the principal and/or Federal Program Director
• Adheres to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics with fidelity.

TENNESSEE TEACHER CODE OF ETHICS:

A Cannon County Schools Elementary School Title I Teacher will adhere to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics with fidelity.

49-5-1002. Legislative findings.

The general assembly finds and declares that:

• An educator, believing in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizes the supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the nurture of democratic principles. Essential to these goals is the protection of freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal educational opportunity for all. An educator accepts the responsibility to adhere to the highest ethical standards; and
• An educator recognizes the magnitude of the responsibility inherent in the teaching process. The desire for the respect and confidence of one's colleagues, of students, of parents and of the members of the community provides the incentive to attain and maintain the highest possible degree of ethical conduct.

History

Acts 2010, ch. 916, 1.

49-5-1003. Educator's obligations to students.

• An educator shall strive to help each student realize the student's potential as a worthy and effective member of society. An educator therefore works to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals.
• In fulfillment of this obligation to the student, an educator shall:
  • Abide by all applicable federal and state laws;
  • Not unreasonably restrain the student from independent action in the pursuit of learning; (3) Provide the student with professional education services in a nondiscriminatory manner and in consonance with accepted best practices known to the educator;
  • Respect the constitutional rights of the student;
  • Not unreasonably deny the student access to varying points of view;
  • Not deliberately suppress or distort subject matter relevant to the student's progress;
  • Make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning or to health and safety;
  • Make reasonable effort to protect the emotional well-being of the student;
  • Not intentionally expose the student to embarrassment or disparagement;
  • Not on the basis of race; color; creed; disability; sex; national origin; marital status; political or religious beliefs; family, social, or cultural background; or sexual orientation, unfairly:
    • Exclude the student from participation in any program;
    • Deny benefits to the student; or
    • Grant any advantage to the student;
  • Not use the educator's professional relationship with the student for private advantage;
  • Not disclose information about the student obtained in the course of the educator's professional service, unless disclosure of the information is permitted, serves a compelling professional purpose, or is required by law;
  • Not knowingly make false or malicious statements about students or colleagues;
  • Ensure interactions with the student take place in transparent and appropriate settings;
  • Not engage in any sexually related behavior with the student, whether verbal, written, physical, or electronic, with or without the student's consent. Sexually related behavior includes, but is not limited to, behaviors such as making sexual jokes or sexual remarks; engaging in sexual kidding, sexual teasing, or sexual innuendo; pressuring the student for dates or sexual favors; engaging in inappropriate physical touching, groping, or grabbing; kissing; rape; threatening physical harm; and committing sexual assault; (16) Not fumish alcohol or illegal or unauthorized drugs to the student;
  • Strive to prevent the use of alcohol or illegal or unauthorized drugs by the student when the student is under the educator's supervision on school or LEA premises, during school activities, or in any private setting;
  • Refrain from the use of alcohol while on school or LEA premises or during a school activity at which students are present; and
  • Maintain a professional approach with the student at all times.

History

Acts 2010, ch. 916, 1; 2018, ch. 937, 1.

49-5-1004. Educator's obligations to the education profession.

• The education profession is vested by the public with a trust and responsibility requiring the highest ideals of professional service. In the belief that the quality of the services of the education profession directly influences the nation and its citizens, the educator shall exert every effort to raise professional standards, to promote a climate that encourages the exercise of professional judgment, to achieve conditions which attract persons worthy of the trust to careers in education, and to assist in preventing the practice of the profession by unqualified persons.
• In fulfillment of this obligation to the profession, an educator shall not:
  • Deliberately make a false statement or fail to disclose a material fact related to competency and qualifications in an application for a professional position;
  • Misrepresent the educator's professional qualifications;
  • Assist entry into the profession of a person known to be unqualified in respect to character, education, or other relevant attribute;
  • Knowingly make a false statement concerning the qualifications of a candidate for a professional position;
  • Assist a noneducator in the unauthorized practice of teaching;
  • Disclose information about colleagues obtained in the course of professional service unless the disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law;
  • Knowingly make false or malicious statements about a colleague;
  • Accept any gratuity, gift, or favor that might impair or appear to influence professional decisions or actions; and
  • Use illegal or unauthorized drugs.
• In fulfillment of this obligation to the profession, educators shall:
  • Administer state-mandated assessments fairly and ethically; and
  • Conduct themselves in a manner that preserves the dignity and integrity of the education profession. History

Acts 2010, ch. 916, 1; 2018, ch. 937, 2, 3

Temperament (Personal Traits)

Ability is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Capacity and Ability Requirements

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.

 Skills are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the ftlnctions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

e Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

Terms of Employment

200 days

Salary

Certified PayScale based upon years of Experience; Consolidated (Federal) Title I Line Item 71100-116

Evaluation

TEAM Teacher Evaluation by school level principal and/or Federal Programs Director as well as Fidelity

Checks

Physical Demand

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 20% walking, and 40% standing.

Workin^o Conditions

Normal Working Environment

General Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned. Elementary School Title I Teachers are in daily contact with other teachers, students, administration, the general public and other work-related personnel. The ability to handle complaints, express a service-oriented attitude, communicate effectively with others, and work with limited supervision is vital.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Cannon County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetics, creed, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities, or in employment opportunities or benefits. The Wilson County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources for assistance.

Primary Location

Specific School Site and/or travel among schools in the Cannon County School District

Shift Type

Full-Time