26-27 English Teacher VHS

JOB GOAL: To teach students in a manner that they can apply the knowledge and skills

required for College and Career Readiness in accordance with the Mississippi Framework and

Common Core Curriculum.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Students and their learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops and implements plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepares lessons that reflects accommodations for individual differences
• Presents the subject matter according to guidelines established by MDE and the district
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional/learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned
• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and use results for instructional activities
• Works cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals objectives and methods according to state/district requirements
• Plans and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s)
• Uses technologies in the teaching/learning process
• Assists students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study
• Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school administrator
• Implements the strategies outlined by the district.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Presents a positive role model for students that support the mission of the school
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical social and emotional development of students
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies such as inquiry group discussion cooperative learning lecture discovery etc.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom and administer discipline according to board policy and administrative regulations
• Takes necessary and reasonable precaution to protect students equipment materials and facilities
• Assists in the selection of books equipment and other instructional materials
• Evaluates students academic and social growth keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
• Establishes and maintain open lines of communication with parents and students
• Uses acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
• Identifies student need and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health attitude and learning problems
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with state/district guidelines
• Supervises students in out of classroom activities during the day and on all field lessons
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state/district testing programs
• Participates in Professional Learning Communities faculty committees/meetings and the sponsorship of student activities
• Uses student data to guide instruction and professional development
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university; Experience preferred but not required. Possession of (or eligible for) a valid regular Mississippi teaching certificate

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

187 Days

Required Experience:

IC