SY 26-27 Middle Grades REP Reading Teacher

WEST CHATHAM MIDDLE

Pooler (GA)

On-site

USD 53,000 - 68,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

WEST CHATHAM MIDDLE in Pooler, Georgia is seeking a qualified Middle Grades ELA/English teacher with a Reading Endorsement. A Bachelor's Degree and Georgia teaching certificate are required; an advanced degree is preferred. The role follows a 190-day calendar with a Teacher salary schedule.

The position includes duties in both traditional classrooms and virtual environments, emphasizing instruction, assessment, and timely communication with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Advanced degree preferred.
Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate: Middle Grades ELA or English 6-12 with Reading Endorsement.
Prefer: Advanced degree(s) and additional certifications.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction at appropriate levels to students.
Assess progress and support students to improve performance.
Maintain an effective classroom environment and student behavior.
Deliver virtual instruction and communicate deadlines clearly to students and parents.

Skills

Effective communication

Online instruction

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

GA Teaching Certificate

Reading Endorsement

Job description

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System WEST CHATHAM MIDDLE - Pooler, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To provide appropriate learning experiences and educational opportunities for each student assigned to the class.

SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher

WORK DAYS:190

REQUIREMENTS

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Preferred:Advanced degree(s)
Experience, Skill and Certification: Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in the assigned teaching field Middle Grades ELA or English 6-12 with Reading Endorsement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Teaching Tasks

1. Provides Instruction

a. Teaches at an appropriate instructional level

c. Builds for transfer

2. Assesses and Encourages Student Progress

c. Responds to both adequate and inadequate student progress

d. Supports students

3. Manages the Learning Environment

a. Uses time efficiently

b. Maintains effective physical setting for instruction

c. Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom

Virtual Duties and Responsibilities

Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the Virtual Platform in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills
Uses a variety of programs and software applications, as appropriate, to complete instructional and administrative tasks
Participate in professional learning to enhance ability to provide engaging online instruction a. Participate in required Professional Learning that leads to virtual teaching endorsement
Clearly articulates deadlines, schedules, and procedures to students and parents to ensure that students complete coursework in a timely manner

General Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teacher Duties and Responsibilities

a. Follows professional practices consistent with school and district policies in working with students, students’ records, parents, and colleagues

Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
Is available to students and parents for conferences according to district policies
Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
Maintains confidentiality of students and students’ records
Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents

b. Complies with school, district, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies

Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled
Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
Is punctual
Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher
Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly
Attends and participates in faculty meeting and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
Complies with conditions as stated in the Contract of Employment

c. Demonstrates professional practices in teaching

Models correct use of language, oral and written
Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy
Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students

d. Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order

Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings

2.Performs other duties as required based on the specific content area taught (such as content-area competitions, after-hours activities, and so on).

3.Plans and coordinates purposeful assignments for paraprofessional(s), other supporting staff, and volunteer(s), and provides input to the administrative staff on the performance of these individuals.

4.Performs other duties as required by the district, the school, or student need.

Terms of EmploymentIncumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be 190 days. Salary will be determined based on level of certification an allowable experience.

Non-Essential Responsibilities

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered “non-essential” in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an “individual case” basis.

Physical and Sensory Demands

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.

CLASSROOM Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical classroom or related educational environment. There will be prolonged periods of standing or walking, and there may be frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are requirements. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands, but there may be occasions that require the lifting or restraint of a student.