Teacher - 6th Gr. Science at AMS

Position:   Teacher ~ 6th Grade Science Teacher at Alliance Middle School

Employment Status:  Regular/Full-Time ~ 185 days per year

                                    This position does qualify for Health Benefits

Reports to:  Building Principal

Description:

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.  To teach according to the provided courses of study

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university
2. Masters Degree in related area preferred.
3. Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license in the appropriate grade level
4. Prior teaching experience is preferable
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
2. Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
3. Educational pedagogy
4. Student/teacher relationship
5. Professionalism
6. Knowledge of curriculum and concepts.
7. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
8. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
9. Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
10. Ability to organize and coordinate work.
11. Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
12. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
13. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
14. Demonstrates enthusiasm and a sincere desire to aid and ensure the safety of all.
15. Anticipates problems and unforeseen events and deals with them in an appropriate manner.
16. Proven attendance record and high moral character.
17. Promotes good social relationships as well as promoting good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation.
18. Maintains a calm attitude and sense of control at all times.
19. Possesses the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.

Essential Functions:

1. Ensure safety of students
2. Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
3. Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
4. Attend meetings, in-services and/or training programs as required per negotiated agreement and Superintendent or designee
5. Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team
6. Observe ethics of the teaching profession
7. Follow/support/carry out the district and building mission statement
8. Refer attendance, health, and psychological/emotional problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor
9. Develop and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
10. Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
11. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
12. Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
13. Instruct students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
14. Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
15. Organize 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.
16. Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
17. Ensure that student conduct conforms to 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.
18. Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
19. Select and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
20. Supervise students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
21. Administer standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, in-services, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
• Support school, enforce school rules and policies and work collaboratively with team members
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Work Environment Characteristics/Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are not listed in order of importance, and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.  The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

     1. Occasional work that may extend beyond the normal workday.

     2. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.

     3. Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions.

     4. Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults.

     5. Many situations that require hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, writing.

     6. Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with

         hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop.

     7. Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment

         up to a maximum of 50 pounds.

Conduct

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.