Middle Grades Teacher - APPLICANT POOL

Wilson County School District

Lebanon (TN)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A public school district in Lebanon, TN is looking for a dedicated Middle Grades Teacher to instruct students in grades 6-8. The role requires a valid Tennessee teacher's license and emphasizes strong communication skills as well as the ability to foster a productive classroom environment. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, evaluating student progress, and maintaining discipline. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment focused on student growth and achievement.

Qualifications

Must have strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet health and physical requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare teaching outlines in accordance with guidelines.
Instruct students using various teaching strategies.
Evaluate and report student progress regularly.
Maintain classroom discipline and conducive learning environment.

Skills

Strong written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Valid Tennessee teacher's license

Job description

Wilson County School District, Lebanon, Tennessee

Middle Grades Teacher (6‑8)

Job ID: 3678405

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2021 12:00 AM (UTC)

Job Goal

To teach one or more subjects to students and prepare them for high school.

Qualifications

Holds a valid Tennessee teacher's license with appropriate endorsement; has strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and meets health and physical requirements.

Reports To

Building Principal

FLSA Status

Exempt

Schedule

200 Day

Essential Functions

Prepares for assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of supervisor.
Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and maintains discipline in the classroom.
Prepares a teaching outline for the course of study, in accordance with state and local curricula guidelines.
Instructs students in subject matter, using a variety of teaching strategies and materials.
Assigns lessons and corrects papers.
Prepares, administers, and corrects tests and records results.
Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
Reports student progress to parents.
Keeps attendance and grade records as required by the board of education.
Observes students to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and reports, as appropriate.
Supervises in the halls and during assemblies and programs, as assigned.
Fosters cooperative social behavior.
Discusses students' academic and behavior problems with parents and suggests corrective action, as appropriate.
Reports to the principal any reasonable suspicion that a student's health or welfare has been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect.
Attends work regularly and on time.
Meets assigned classes in the designated locations and times.
Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
Represents the school and the community in a positive manner.
Complies with board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Temperament (Personal Traits)

Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, and/or planning of an activity.
Adaptability to working with students.
Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based upon sensory or judgmental criteria.

Capacity and Ability Requirements

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.

Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles; the ability to reason and make judgments.
Verbal: The ability to understand meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.
Numerical: The ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
Data Perception: The ability to understand and interpret information presented in the forms of graphs, charts, or tables.
Spatial: The ability to comprehend forms in space and understand relationships of plane and solid objects.
Manual Dexterity: The ability to move the hands easily and manipulate small objects with the fingers rapidly and accurately.
Color Discrimination: The ability to perceive or recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades or other values of the same color.

Physical Demands

This job may require lifting or carrying objects that exceed fifty (50) pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Other physical demands that may be required include pushing and/or pulling, stooping and/or kneeling, reaching and/or handling, talking, hearing, seeing, and climbing.

Work Conditions

Normal working environment.

General Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel so assigned.

Non‑discrimination Policy

The Wilson County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetics, creed, or veteran status in the provision of services, programs or activities, or in employment opportunities or benefits. The Wilson County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug‑Free Workplace. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources for assistance.

Position Type: Full‑time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

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