Classroom Teacher

Shelby County Schools; Area D (Texada Island); On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated teacher to inspire and guide students in their academic journey. This role involves creating a supportive learning environment, planning engaging lessons, and assessing student progress to ensure they develop the skills necessary for success in the 21st century. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and a valid teaching endorsement, demonstrating a commitment to fostering student growth and development. Join a dynamic team focused on empowering students to reach their full potential in a collaborative and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and teaching endorsement required.
• Must be highly qualified and able to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Create a conducive educational environment for students.
• Assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports.
• Plan curriculum and prepare lessons to meet student needs.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Planning

Student Assessment

Instructional Strategies

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Teaching Endorsement

Job description

Purpose and Scope

This position is responsible for the professional instructions designed to provide academic, social, physical, and skills development for students in specific grades/subject areas to prepare them to be successful citizens and workers in the 21st century.

Essential Job Functions

1. Creates an educational environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and needs of the students; prepares instructional materials for classes assigned and provides written evidence of preparation to supervisor/administrator upon request.
2. Establishes a standard of classroom behavior; maintains classroom management in and outside of the school.
3. Assesses the accomplishments of students on an established timetable, and provides written and oral progress reports to parents/guardians, administrators and selected staff; administers tests and assessments.
4. Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students within state and school requirements based on the educational, physical, and emotional levels of student development.
5. Confers with parents, administrators, specialists, mental health staff, and appropriate resource staff to develop educational programs for students.
6. Creates learning materials geared to students' abilities and interests.
7. Instructs students by using educational strategies and techniques to improve sensory motor and perceptual-motor development, perception, memory language, communication skills, cognition, social, and emotional development.
8. Motivates students and provides consistent reinforcement of learning skills, and provides continuous assessment and feedback to students for all learning activities.
9. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, and district and administrative regulations.
10. Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student activities and conduct.
11. Sponsors student activities/clubs/teams/organization and tutors students as requested.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree and endorsement in the grade/subject taught with a valid Tennessee certificate. Must be highly qualified. Governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the collective bargaining agreement. Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position.