Middle School ELA/Literacy Teacher
New Yesterday
QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate certification from the state department of education; expertise in areas of instruction to be taught; ability to communicate the prescribed subject matter; ability to develop learning skills of students such as problem solving/communication skills; ability to maintain good rapport with students, faculty and parents; ability to plan and organize to maximize an effective use of time and certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL: To create and maintain a learning environment in which students can learn the prescribed curriculum and develop problem solving and communication skills.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares, presents and evaluates material for learning following the appropriate curriculum guides and core content.
Provides instruction, practice and assessment of open-response questions.
Maintains portfolios in subjects to demonstrate students' skills and to keep track of their development from year to year.
Designs and plans instruction which is developmentally appropriate and constructed on sound principles of learningmotivation, reinforcement and practice.
Maintains a plan book, which demonstrates careful planning for all lessons.
Maintains accurate inventory of equipment, books, etc.
Provides guidance to students which will promote their welfare and educational development.
Promptly enters student attendance on computer and maintains accurate attendance records.
Provides orderly and effective classroom management that is positive and nurturing.
Provides a variety of activities for students to insure success in learning and effective motivation which reflect different learning styles and developmental level.
Participates in the planning and evaluation of curriculum and instructional practices.
Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy.
Completes and files all required reports punctually and accurately.
Conducts appropriate assessment of student progress and communicates it to parent/guardian.
Follows school policies and enforce these effectively with students and parents.
Works cooperatively and tactfully with all other members of the school faculty and staff.
Work as a team member within a departmentprimary, intermediateor with an individual teacher. (Meet regularly to discuss students' needs, themes and/or upcoming events within the classroom.
Communicates positively with students and parents.
Work cooperatively in ARC to develop Individual Educational Plan.
Plans and supervises teacher assistants.
Maintains confidentiality both in and out of the school regarding student and personnel matters.
Attends and participates in school council committees and district committees.
Engages in professional development, reflects upon teaching and learning to promote
self-improvement.
Performs such other duties as are assigned by the principal.
Must be available for meetings scheduled by the principal when requested before or after school.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Term contract with specified beginning and ending dates as indicated in letter of employment. Hours are as designated by principal.
EVALUATION: Evaluation of the performance of this job will be based on a combination of self evaluation and supervisor's evaluation according to the procedures developed for all district personnel.
- Location:
- Dayton
- Job Type:
- PartTime