What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Secondary English position at Franklin County Schools?
1. Prepare lesson plans for the principal's careful and thorough review which are correlated to the most current state curriculum standards and effectively use the lesson plans;
2. Use appropriate grade level, data-driven, research-based, teaching strategies to teach the appropriate curriculum standards to all student, and subgroups of students;
3. Analyze the most recent, appropriate, formal state assessment results (including Value-Added and TVAAS Teacher Effect, when applicable) as well as the latest system-and school-level Report Card, studying identified strengths and weaknesses, then make appropriate adjustments in the classroom;
4. Serve as a positive and active participant in Professional Learning Community (at the school level and system level, when applicable);
5. Assess frequently students' comprehension and application of expected curriculum standards;
6. Take responsibility for all students' mastery of applicable curriculum standards and significant academic growth;
7. Instruct students in subject matter, using various teaching methods, such as lecture and demonstration, and uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations;
8. Prepare teaching outline for course of study, and assigns lessons and corrects homework papers;
9. Administer tests to evaluates students' progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of student's progress;
10. Keep accurate attendance records;
11. Maintain discipline in classroom and in school yard;
12. Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops;
13. Encourage students to maintains standards of classroom behavior;
14. Prepare for classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor;
15. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when requested to do so;
16. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, board policies, and administrative regulations;
17. Develop and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning;
18. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated;
19. Represent the school and the community in a positive manner; and
20. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
To ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff, the district shall require criminal history background checks and fingerprinting of applicants for teaching positions and any other positions that require proximity to children.
Additionally, satisfactory results from a required pre-employment drug screen as well as checks with various state/federal registries are required before an applicant is actually employed by Franklin County Schools.