Position Type: Middle School TeachingDate Posted: 4/9/2024Location: George County School DistrictTHERE ARE NO CURRENT OPENINGS FOR THIS POSITION; HOWEVER, YOU ARE WELCOME TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUTURE OPENINGS. Job Title: Middle School Teacher (Grades 7-8) Job Purpose: To facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Mississippi Educator Licensure with appropriate endorsement.
- Have met other qualifications and requirements as established by the school district.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Masters degree preferred.
- Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.
Reports To: Principal Supervises: Teacher Assistant where applicable Duties & Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
- Develops and administers school middle school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
- Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the George County School District.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
- Demonstrates an awareness of students' social, psychological, emotional, and academic needs.
- Shares ideas, techniques and materials as appropriate with other staff members.
- Demonstrates willingness to offer and receive suggestions.
- Cooperates in the use and care of all equipment and materials.
- Demonstrates an awareness of the total school and district educational programs.
- Treats students with courtesy and respect.
- Keeps informed of social, political and economic developments in the school district community.
- Demonstrates an awareness of the socio-economic and ethnic makeup of the community.
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
- Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
- Supports school's extracurricular activities.
- Perform other job related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
- Supports the George County School District Core Beliefs and Mission.
Terms of Employment: Contract / 187 Days FLSA Status: Exempt DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.