QUALIFICATIONS:      

1. Valid Mississippi teaching certificate with endorsement in the applicable content area(s)
2. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a field of education or appropriate to certification
3. Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the School Board

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOALS: To effectively plan, organize, and implement an evidence-based instructional curriculum driven by the MS College-and-Career-Readiness Standards in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and achieve their academic potential         

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:        Such duties as may be assigned, including but not limited to, the following:

1. Meets all professional conduct standards as set by MS Educator Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct
2. Instructs all students assigned to the class roster according to school board policy and state/federal law
3. Structures daily instructional time and orchestrates lessons that lead students to skill mastery
4. Develops lessons that demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
5. Develops lessons that reflect the diversity of students’ backgrounds, cultures, skills, learning levels, language, interests, and special needs
6. Selects goals aligned to the curriculum and that promote higher-order thinking
7. Collects and organizes data to inform instructional decisions
8. Maintains a classroom atmosphere that promotes learning and allows various opportunities for students to improve their cognitive capabilities
9. Implements useful diagnostic and progress monitoring measures that reveal how each student is progressing and focus instructional decisions
10. Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials for individualized instruction
11. Actively engages students in the learning process
12. Uses questioning and discussion techniques to promote higher order thinking skills
13. Brings multiple perspectives to the delivery of content
14. Communicates clearly and effectively
15. Manages classroom space and resources effectively for student learning
16. Monitors student access and usage of the Internet
17. Establishes and maintains a culture of learning to high expectations
18. Manages student behavior to provide productive learning opportunities for all students
19. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
20. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
21. Follows the District Instructional Management Plan including the Multi-Tiered System of Supports
22. Collaborates with other faculty and staff, parents, the building principal, and district support staff
23. Participates in professional growth activities monitored through the MS Professional Growth System
24. Reports on time to duty posts and performs duty responsibilities as assigned by school administration
25. Follows all board policies and procedures
26. Maintains regular attendance and is punctual
27. Promotes the district’s vision, mission, and goals
28. Performs any other duties as assigned by school administration

JOB EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel