25-26 Elem Teacher 1st Warrenton

Elementary Teacher

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

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.

• Teache reading language arts social studies mathematics science art health physical education and music to students in a classroom utilizing the course of study required by the Mississippi Frameworks and Common Core.
• Implements the strategies outlined by the district.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies such as inquiry group discussion cooperative learning lecture discovery etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Evaluates students academic and social growth keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students progress and interpret the school program
• Identifies student need and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health attitude and learning problems
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays bulletin boards and interest centers
• 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 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 with endorsement in Elementary Ed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

187 Days