MUST HAVE TEACHER CERTIFICATION FROM MS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Job Goal:

To provide students with academic skills necessary to function in daily living, for achieving success on state and national achievement tests, and to serve as a foundation for learning at the next grade level

Lesson Plans • Utilizes and references districts and/or state mandated competencies, objectives, and/or benchmarks • Uses a variety of effective teaching procedures, materials/media, and assessments appropriate for learners • Documents and reports to the principal completion of and progress on state benchmarks, blueprints, and writing rubrics

Classroom Management • Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class • Uses instructional time effectively I time on task • Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning • Provides for smooth transition from one activity to another • Maintains appropriate classroom discipline • Maintains poise and self control • Establishes high expectations for learners • Promotes active learner participation • Shows evidence of appropriate and positive student- teacher interaction • Monitors access and usage of the internet

Delivery of Instruction

Plans for Effective Instruction • Aligns all instructional material to state benchmarks, blueprints, rubrics, and assessments • Delivers instruction connecting state benchmarks, blueprints, teaching strategies, student interventions, and other state supporting materials to the student performance requirements of the state assessment program

Follows Lesson Cycle • Shows evidence of student achievement (grade proficiency) and growth based on the Mississippi Assessment System over a two year period • Provides guided practice activities for students • Uses interest approach to introduce lesson • Motivates students with the purpose and importance of the lesson • Provides instruction appropriate for the level of the learner • Presents lesson in an appropriate scope and sequence • Provides learners with appropriate practice on lesson content • Adjusts instruction I re-teaches as necessary • Provides appropriate lesson closure

Effective Teaching Practices • Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter • Accommodates individual differences and learning styles • Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods • Communicates directions clearly • Uses correct oral and written communication • Uses technology and instructional aides effectively • Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning • Addresses the varied achievement levels of students • Demonstrates concern for students as individuals • Documents instruction based on state benchmarks

Evaluation of Student Progress • Links state assessments to classroom instruction • Uses a variety of evaluation methods • Provides appropriate evaluation feedback to student, parents, and administrators in a timely manner • Maintains records of student performance (grade books, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.) • Shows evidence of student achievement and growth based on the Mississippi testing program • Incorporates test items that mimic the format and level of difficulty of state test items • Utilizes state writing rubrics to evaluate progress on written assignments • Administers and reports progress on state practice tests as required • Reports student progress toward mastery of state required benchmark items as assessed through the state assessment program to the principal each nine week period

Professional Responsibility • Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner • Arrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignments • Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, School Board policies, and supports the school system. • Attends all meetings, workshops, and in-service training programs required by the school or district • Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and students • Maintains equipment and fixed assets according to district policy • Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth • Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals • Performs other duties as assigned