What are the responsibilities and job description for the 8th Grade Science Teacher position at Brookhaven Fire Department (Mississippi)?
QUALIFICATIONS :
Valid Mississippi teaching certificate with endorsement in the applicable content area(s)
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a field of education or appropriate to certification
Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Salary and work year to be established by the School Board
REPORTS TO : Principal
JOB GOALS : To effectively plan, organize, and implement an evidence-based instructional curriculum driven by the MS College-and-Career-Readiness Standards in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and achieve their academic potential
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES : Such duties as may be assigned, including but not limited to, the following :
Meets all professional conduct standards as set by MS Educator Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct
Instructs all students assigned to the class roster according to school board policy and state / federal law
Structures daily instructional time and orchestrates lessons that lead students to skill mastery
Develops lessons that demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
Develops lessons that reflect the diversity of students' backgrounds, cultures, skills, learning levels, language, interests, and special needs
Selects goals aligned to the curriculum and that promote higher-order thinking
Collects and organizes data to inform instructional decisions
Maintains a classroom atmosphere that promotes learning and allows various opportunities for students to improve their cognitive capabilities
Implements useful diagnostic and progress monitoring measures that reveal how each student is progressing and focus instructional decisions
Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials for individualized instruction
Actively engages students in the learning process
Uses questioning and discussion techniques to promote higher order thinking skills
Brings multiple perspectives to the delivery of content
Communicates clearly and effectively
Manages classroom space and resources effectively for student learning
Monitors student access and usage of the Internet
Establishes and maintains a culture of learning to high expectations
Manages student behavior to provide productive learning opportunities for all students
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Follows the District Instructional Management Plan including the Multi-Tiered System of Supports
Collaborates with other faculty and staff, parents, the building principal, and district support staff
Participates in professional growth activities monitored through the MS Professional Growth System
Reports on time to duty posts and performs duty responsibilities as assigned by school administration
Follows all board policies and procedures
Maintains regular attendance and is punctual
Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals
Performs any other duties as assigned by school administration
JOB EVALUATION : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel
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