6-12 Grade Teacher - Inspire Learning & Growth

Weakley County School District; Dresden (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Weakley County School District in Dresden, Tennessee is seeking a Future 6th-12th Grade Teacher who will serve as a Classroom Teacher, reporting to the School Principal, and functioning as a full-time 10-month employee. The role requires planning, delivering, and assessing instruction aligned to state standards and school policies.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Tennessee teaching license with certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Valid professional Tennessee teacher's license with appropriate certification
• Experience in the area assigned preferred
• Knowledge of instructional methods appropriate for students at the respective grade level
• Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons that align to state standards and facilitate active learning within the district curriculum
• Develop a scheme of work, assessments, and grading in accordance with established procedures
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare the classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies, and school regulations
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the disciplinary systems of the school
• Participate in school and system-sponsored activities
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other staff, including discussing topics that may be sensitive with confidentiality
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• Keep updated with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Adhere to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

Teacher communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Diverse background understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Weakley County School District in Dresden, Tennessee is seeking a Future 6th-12th Grade Teacher who will serve as a Classroom Teacher, reporting to the School Principal, and functioning as a full-time 10-month employee. The role requires planning, delivering, and assessing instruction aligned to state standards and school policies.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Tennessee teaching license with certification.