Teacher - Middle School Math

Fcstn; Cowan (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fcstn is seeking qualified educators to prepare standards-aligned lesson plans and actively engage all students in learning. The role emphasizes data-driven instruction, regular assessments, and collaboration within PLCs to drive student growth.

The position requires proactive supervision of classroom activities, strong communication with parents, and commitment to upholding school policies while representing the school positively within the community.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans aligned to current standards and reviewed by the principal.
• Use grade-appropriate, data-driven teaching strategies to teach standards to all students.
• Analyze assessment results and adjust instruction to address strengths and weaknesses.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities at school and district levels.
• Assess students' comprehension and application of standards on a regular basis.
• Promote student mastery and significant academic growth.
• Supervise field trips, group discussions, and activities to engage learning.
• Foster cooperative social behavior through group projects and teamwork.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show evidence of preparation on request.
• Encourage students to maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
• Observe students for signs of health or emotional disturbance and monitor progress.
• Discuss student progress with parents as needed.
• Administer diagnostic tests and track student progress regularly.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Uphold district policies, school rules, and administrative regulations.
• Be available to students and parents outside instructional hours when needed.
• Represent the school and community positively.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect to the principal as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

1. Prepare lesson plans for the principal's careful and thorough review which are correlated to the most current, applicable curriculum standards, and effectively use the lesson plans to actively engage all students in the learning process;
2. Use appropriate grade level, data-driven, research-based, teaching strategies to teach the appropriate curriculum standards to all student, and subgroups of students;
3. Analyze the most recent, appropriate, formal assessment results (including Value-Added and TVAAS Teacher Effect, when applicable) as well as the latest system-and school-level Report Card, studying identified strengths and weaknesses, then make appropriate adjustments in the classroom;
4. Serve as a positive and active participant in Professional Learning Communities (school level and system level, when applicable);
5. Assess frequently students' comprehension and application of expected curriculum standards;
6. Take responsibility for all students' mastery of applicable curriculum standards and significant academic growth;
7. Supervise activities such as field trips, group discussions, and dramatic play acting to stimulate students' interest in and broaden understanding of their physical and social environment;
8. Foster cooperative social behavior through games and group projects to assist students in forming satisfying relationships with other students and adults;
9. Prepare for assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor;
10. Encourage students to maintains standards of classroom behavior;
11. Observe students to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and to evaluate progress;
12. Discuss students' problems and progress with parents;
13. Administer diagnostic tests and evaluates students' progress on a regular basis;
14. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning;
15. Assist in upholding board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations;
16. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when requested to do so;
17. Represent the school and the community in a positive manner;
18. Report to the principal when one knows or reasonably suspects that a child's health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse of neglect; and
19. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

To ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff, the district shall require criminal history background checks and fingerprinting of applicants for teaching positions and any other positions that require proximity to children.
Additionally, satisfactory results from a required pre-employment drug screen as well as checks with various state/federal registries are required before an applicant is actually employed by Franklin County Schools.