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Plattsmouth Community Schools is Hiring a Middle School 6th grade Language Arts Teacher Near Lincoln, NE
JobID: 649
Position Type: Middle School Teaching
Date Posted: 5/20/2024
Location: Westridge Middle School
Date Available: 08/07/2024
Closing Date: open till filled
District: Grand Island Public Schools
Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
Develops and administers school middle school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees..
Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
Qualifications Profile
Nebraska State Certification as a Middle School Teacher or 7-12 English or K-6
Education
Bachelors from an accredited college or university in English or Middle Level.
Masters Degree preferred.
Experience Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred. FLSA Status: Exempt