Teacher, Middle Grades English

Muscogee County School District; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Muscogee County School District is hiring a Teacher for Middle Grades English/Language Arts. The candidate will facilitate student success through implementing a state-approved curriculum and documenting progress, while maintaining a positive learning environment.

This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and a valid Georgia Teacher certification. No prior experience is necessary, making this a great opportunity for recent graduates.

Qualifications

• Educational Level: Bachelor Degree in job related field.
• Certification/License: Valid Georgia Teacher certification or eligibility for GA certification in Middle Grades English/Language Arts.
• Experience: None.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student success through implementing approved curriculum.
• Document teaching and student progress.
• Provide feedback regarding student progress.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Instructional strategies

Student management

Education

Bachelor Degree in job related field

Valid Georgia Teacher certification or eligibility for GA certification

Job description

Position

Teacher, Middle Grades English/Language Arts

Details

FLSA: Exempt

Salary: Teacher Salary Schedule

Work Days: 190

Location: To Be Determined

Reports To: Principal

External Applicants Only

Current MCSD teachers must apply through the transfer application. External applicants may apply for existing vacancies or positions that become available.

Primary Function

Facilitate student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing state and district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Requirements

• Educational Level: Bachelor Degree in job related field
• Certification/License: Valid Georgia Teacher certification or eligibility for GA certification in Middle Grades English/Language Arts
• Experience: None
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management

Essential Duties

1. Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress.
2. Adheres to local school procedures and regulations in a supportive manner; demonstrates loyalty to the school and its leadership; avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale; works cooperatively with colleagues and the community; promotes a positive school environment that enhances student learning; helps maintain a positive and cooperative climate.
3. Assess student needs, progress, expectations, goals, etc.
4. Collaborates with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies.
5. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
6. Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments to provide effective school program and address needs of individual students.
7. Exhibits professionalism in all job related situations; follows professional ethics in all work related activities.
8. Provides instruction that is appropriate; communicates responsibly with all individuals and groups; assumes a fair share of outside-the-classroom school responsibilities; maintains plans according to policies and/or directives; promotes the responsible use of materials and equipment; submits accurate paperwork on schedule; prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
9. Accounts for student attendance and punctuality; directs the conduct of students in accordance with policies at all times; takes all reasonable measures to protect students’ health and safety.
10. Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
11. Meets certification and accreditation standards.
12. Seeks to improve through professional development and evaluation activities.
13. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.