Position Type
Middle School Teaching/Mathematics
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 differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
- 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 (120, 152).
- 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: Building Principal
- Supervises: Assigned Teacher Assistant if Applicable
Duties & Responsibilities
- Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
- Develops and administers school elementary 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 and 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 school system.
- 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 elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and particip tes 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.
- 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