What are the responsibilities and job description for the 6th Grade Math/Science Teacher - Springdale Elementary School position at Claiborne County Schools?
A Tennessee Public School 6th Grade Math and Science Teacher provides standards-based academic instruction to middle school students, fostering critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and mathematical problem-solving skills. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver Curriculum : Plan and execute daily lessons aligned with the Tennessee Academic Standards for Science and Tennessee Academic Standards for Mathematics .
- Instructional Processes : Use diverse teaching strategies, including hands-on science laboratories, mathematical modeling, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Differentiated Learning : Adapt lessons to support English Language Learners (ELL), students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and 504 plans.
- Assessment Tools : Formulate, administer, and analyze formative and summative assessments to measure student growth and target learning gaps.
- Data Analysis : Utilize student data, including previous Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) results, to drive instruction and remediation strategies.
- Classroom Management : Establish a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment using school-wide behavioral systems (e.g., RTI²-B).
- Professional Collaboration : Participate in professional learning communities (PLCs), faculty meetings, and grade-level team planning sessions.
- Stakeholder Communication : Maintain regular, transparent communication with parents and guardians regarding student academic and behavioral progress.
- Education : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
- Licensure : Hold or be eligible for a valid Tennessee Teaching License with an appropriate endorsement for 6th-grade math and science (such as Middle Grades Education 4-8, Elementary Education K-6, or specific Math 6-8 and Science 6-8 endorsements).
- Assessments : Passing scores on required Tennessee Praxis Exams for middle school math and science content knowledge.
- Technical Skills : Proficiency with educational technology platforms, including student information systems, interactive whiteboards, and digital learning tools.