Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Language Arts Date Posted:
4/2/2024 Location:
Old Town Middle School Date Available:
******** Closing Date:
05/31/2024
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE
Please send resume and letter of interest to Levi Robinson at
Applicants must hold a valid Mississippi educator license with endorsement code: 117 or 119.
QUALIFICATIONS
Appropriate Mississippi Teacher Certification
Meets Criteria of Highly Qualified
SUMMARY
Creates a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with pupils; motivates pupils to develop skills; attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each pupil's ability; establishes good relationships with parents and with other staff members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates teaching skills and knowledge in the assigned academic area, utilizing course of study adopted by the Governing Board and other appropriate learning activities.
Instruct pupils in basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil and to best utilize available classroom time for instructional purposes.
Prepares current schedules, lesson plans and seating charts for use by a guest teacher.
Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth, maintain permanent academic and attendance records, and prepare progress reports. Maintains the confidentiality of each student's record.
Establishes and maintains lines of communication with students and parents on a regular basis. Communicates with parents to discuss pupils' progress, particular needs or difficulties encountered in the school program; treats parents with respect when reviewing a child's problems or progress.
Diagnoses pupil needs; uses appropriate methods to provide instruction to meet those needs and assist pupils in solving learning and attitude problems. Seeks the assistance of specialists or district resource persons to ascertain learning difficulties of students and appropriate services to meet their needs.
Maintains a learning atmosphere by creating an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers to meet the physical and psychological requirements of the students.
Maintains professional competence by participating in classes, workshops, and other growth activities.
Select and requisition instructional aids and materials; maintain required inventory records.
Instructs assigned classes in locations and at the times designated by the principal/supervisor, and reports for duty and other assignments on time, and supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Establishes and maintains management and control of students in the classroom or under supervision.
Develops and explains rules for classroom discipline and consistently maintains discipline in the classroom.
Takes reasonable precautions to protect students' safety, welfare and district property.
Disciplines students in a fair and impartial manner, following district policies regarding the rights of students.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or self-selected professional activities and attends required staff meetings and trainings.
Assists in implementing policies, administrative regulations and procedures established by the Governing Board, district administration, and unit school principal.
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing the curriculum.
Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
Directs student workers, volunteers, etc. for the purpose of maximizing their efficiency and meeting work requirements.
Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, administrative and/or school policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 55 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is a standard office setting and school/classroom combined with a server room. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract or employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
