What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ewing Middle School - Drama Teacher position at Cherokee County School District?
JOB TITLE: Drama Teacher
Full Job Description
Report To: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
General Definition of Work
The Drama Teacher inspires students to explore creativity, confidence, and self-expression through theatrical arts. They plan and deliver engaging drama lessons, develop performance skills, and foster an appreciation for theatre while supporting students' personal, social, and emotional growth.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Certification and Experience
- South Carolina certification in Theatre/Fine Arts or valid certification required with a strong GPA in relevant coursework.
- Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices
- Familiar with educational technology tools
- Strong classroom management skills and a growth-oriented mindset
Salary/Status
Teacher Salary Schedule/Full-Time
Essential Functions:
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and state standards in the subject area.
Establishes clear objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Provides for a programmed system of homework to support and reinforce daily learning activities.
Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate for students.
Writes lesson plans, daily and long-term
.
Utilizes technology to enhance student learning.
Maintains a current teaching certificate and highly qualified status based on the "No Child Left Behind" guidelines.
Strives to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as required.
Takes all the necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Provide full, willing and helpful cooperation in carrying out all reasonable instructions or extra assignments which are given by the principal before, during and after the school day Record accurately the number of students present and absent each day in the manner prescribed by the principal. Follow the 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. Keep parent(s) duly informed of the child's progress (through a variety of methods) and hold conference with parents and appropriate others as necessary. Responsible for reporting any reasonable suspicions related to a child's health or welfare because of abuse or neglect to the appropriate state/community agency, as well as the principal. Abide by the SC Teacher Code of Ethics. Participate in appropriate and required staff development sessions at the school and/or system level. Ensure that the use of the district's resources (time, money, people) are used in the most strategic and effective way possible. Report all accidents/injuries on the required form to the principal in a timely manner. Properly supervise students. Keep a current class record and submit it to the principal upon request and at the end of the year. Keep a complete cumulative record on each child. Maintain a clean, orderly, safe classroom Administer appropriate assessments, record scores on cumulate records, interpret test scores as needed, and analyze assessment data to improve instruction and student learning Plan, prepare, implement, assess instructional lessons that teach the standards and are appropriate for individual student needs Maintain proper classroom and school order that supports student learning |
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Cherokee County School District does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, disability, age, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law. The district also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups as required by law.