Middle School ELA Teacher

Endorsment options: 117, 119, 902

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Policy Code:GFBCC Job Description: Teacher

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of teacher in grades Pre-K-12, he/she shall possess the following:

• Hold at least a valid Class "A" Certificate issued by the Mississippi State Department of Education and endorsed in the field of instruction to which he/she is assigned.
• Have met other qualifications and requirements as established by the school district.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
  
  

Job Goal

The teacher is directly responsible to the secondary principal and the assistant superintendent of instruction. He/She is a facilitator of learning for students in Grades K-12 and is responsible for teaching skills and concepts that will enable students to function ore successfully in contemporary society at the following levels: physically, intellectually, emotionally, and psychologically.

Reports To

Principal

Supervises

Assistant Teacher, where applicable

Duties And Responsibilities

The teacher shall:

• Provide learning experiences for students commensurate with their ability and interest and which promote high expectations for all students.
• Develop a written lesson plan containing specific performance objectives.
• Monitor student performance by becoming thoroughly familiar with the student's records and utilizing test data to improve instruction.
• Provide a safe, orderly atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Develop and maintain a classroom discipline plan in keeping with School Board policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for the supervision of students inside and outside the classroom as required by School board policy.
• Assist in selecting supplies, materials, textbooks, and equipment to enhance learning.
• Participate in professional and staff development activities.
• Strive for excellence in all school-related endeavors.
• Cooperate with local and district staff in planning and implementing system-wide goals and objectives.
• Attend regular and called faculty meetings.
• Keep accurate records and provide students with feedback on completed assignments.
• Upgrade teaching certificate as required by state certification standards and local district policy.
• Be punctual and conscientious in school attendance and participate in school-related functions as assigned by the principal.
• Clear any absence, as far in advance as possible, with the principal or his/her designee.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and regulations, administrative procedures, and School board policies.
• Maintain good public relations with parents and students.
• Assist in the continuing development of subject area curriculum objectives.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Be cognizant of the rules and regulations, policies, and procedures governing special education programs within the school district.
• Be knowledgeable of the district's curriculum, Mississippi Curriculum frameworks, Mississippi assessment System, FLE skills in his/her subject area(s).
• Participate cooperatively in the supervision-evaluation process for the purpose of improving instruction and student achievement.
• Assist other teachers in the instructional improvement process.
• Work collegially with other teachers in the sharing of ideas and skills.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the principal in order to contribute to an effective school operation.
  
  

Terms Of Employment

187 Work Days Salary Schedule: Teacher Salary Schedule (District) Policy GGBC

Evaluation

Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the Principal in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policies on evaluation.