Interim Elementary Teacher

Coffee County Schools; Hillsboro (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM in Tennessee is seeking a General Education Teacher. The position requires planning lessons, aligning standards, and using varied teaching strategies to support student learning.

Responsibilities include maintaining an orderly classroom, communicating with families, and assessing student progress. A valid TN teaching license with appropriate endorsements is required, along with strong interpersonal and technology skills.

Qualifications

• Valid TN Teacher's License with appropriate endorsements.
• Highly Qualified status for areas of assigned instruction.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Competent technological skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans and teaching strategies for course(s) of study taught
• Aligns curriculum and assessments with state and local standards
• Uses a variety of teaching strategies to facilitate student learning
• Plans a program of study addressing individual needs and abilities of students
• Maintains a classroom conducive to learning and appropriate for students' age
• Analyzes and uses data to guide instruction and develop assessments
• Communicates with parents/guardians regularly through verbal and written forms

Skills

TN Teaching License

Highly Qualified status

Strong communication skills

Technology proficiency

Job description

COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Job Description

General Education Teacher

Responsible to:

Principal

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Qualifications:

1. Valid TN Teacher's License with appropriate endorsements
2. Highly Qualified status, as applicable, in areas of assigned instruction
3. Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
4. Competent technological skills

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Prepares lesson plans and teaching strategies for course(s) of study taught
2. Aligns both course(s) curriculum taught and/or assessments with state and local curriculum standards
3. Uses a variety of teaching strategies to facilitate student learning
4. Plans a program of study that addresses the individual needs and abilities of the students
5. Develops and maintains a school/classroom environment conducive to learning and socially appropriate for the age of students taught
6. Analyzes and uses appropriate data to guide instruction and develop assessments
7. Establishes and communicates clear expectations for all lessons, class work, and projects.
8. Assigns lessons routinely and corrects student work in a timely fashion
9. Maintains good order in classroom and other areas of the school
10. Supervises students at school related functions including on and off campus activities
11. Consults with other professionals to address learning or behavioral problems with specific students
12. Communicates with parents/guardian regularly through verbal and written form
13. Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis, both formative and summative, and provides progress reports as required
14. Schedules parent conferences as directed by the system and as needed in particular cases; if necessary, these conferences may be outside the school day as dictated by student/parent/guardian needs
15. Keeps accurate attendance and academic performance records for assigned students
16. Reports to the appropriate administrative and/or consultative personnel when knowledgeable or suspicious that a child's health or welfare has been or appears to be at risk
17. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
18. Participates in school level faculty meetings, system professional development and in-service meetings, staff committee meetings, and other workshops for teacher training
19. Plans, supervises, and provides guidance for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)
20. Maintains accurate financial records
21. Provides detailed plans for substitute teachers including lessons, schedules and rules regarding classroom organization, procedures and individual student needs

General Requirements:

1. Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities
2. Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest standards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/Mission Statements
3. Maintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection of confidential student and staff information
4. Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned

BOE Revisions Approved 2/8/10

Coffee County Schools is a drug free workplace. All job applicants and employees are subject to drug testing.

We conduct pre-employment drug testing and background checks (fingerprint, DCS, sexual offenders, and health abuse). Any job offer will be based on the results of the drug screen and background checks.