Job Description

Teacher Position

Job Title: Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade: Teacher Scale

Length: 10 months (187 days)

Department/School: School Leadership

Date Revised: September 27, 2020

Primary Purpose: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an applicable field
• Must possess a valid Mississippi Teaching Certificate

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district/state requirements as well as satisfying personal expectations as a professional.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication, collaboration, and mutual decision-making among the staff.
• Responsible for ensuring that the district's fixed asset procedures are followed.
• Serves on committees that enhance instruction, safety, and/or community partnerships.
• Attends established school-sponsored activities (e.g., Back-to-School Night) outside the instructional day as required under reasonable terms.
• Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school climate.
• Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students and administration.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Working conditions Mental demands/Physical demands/Environmental factors

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Limited travel is required.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Stand, walk, crouch, and do moderate lifting up to 40 lbs.

Salary & Benefits: This position works 187 days; 10 months (Full time). The district provides a competitive benefit package.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Holmes County Consolidated School District Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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