What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Science Teacher position at Hazlehurst City School District?
MUST HAVE TEACHER CERTIFICATION FROM MS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Job Goal :
To provide students with academic skills necessary to function in daily living, for achieving success on state and national achievement tests, and to serve as a foundation for learning at the next grade level
Lesson Plans
Utilizes and references districts and / or state mandated competencies, objectives, and / or benchmarks
Uses a variety of effective teaching procedures, materials / media, and assessments appropriate for learners
Documents and reports to the principal completion of and progress on state benchmarks, blueprints, and writing rubrics
Classroom Management
Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class
Uses instructional time effectively I time on task
Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning
Provides for smooth transition from one activity to another
Maintains appropriate classroom discipline
Maintains poise and self control
Establishes high expectations for learners
Promotes active learner participation
Shows evidence of appropriate and positive student- teacher interaction
Monitors access and usage of the internet
Delivery of Instruction
Plans for Effective Instruction
Aligns all instructional material to state benchmarks, blueprints, rubrics, and assessments
Delivers instruction connecting state benchmarks, blueprints, teaching strategies, student interventions, and other state supporting materials to the student performance requirements of the state assessment program
Follows Lesson Cycle
Shows evidence of student achievement (grade proficiency) and growth based on the Mississippi Assessment System over a two year period
Provides guided practice activities for students
Uses interest approach to introduce lesson
Motivates students with the purpose and importance of the lesson
Provides instruction appropriate for the level of the learner
Presents lesson in an appropriate scope and sequence
Provides learners with appropriate practice on lesson content
Adjusts instruction I re-teaches as necessary
Provides appropriate lesson closure
Effective Teaching Practices
Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter
Accommodates individual differences and learning styles
Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods
Communicates directions clearly
Uses correct oral and written communication
Uses technology and instructional aides effectively
Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning
Addresses the varied achievement levels of students
Demonstrates concern for students as individuals
Documents instruction based on state benchmarks
Evaluation of Student Progress
Links state assessments to classroom instruction
Uses a variety of evaluation methods
Provides appropriate evaluation feedback to student, parents, and administrators in a timely manner
Maintains records of student performance (grade books, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.)
Shows evidence of student achievement and growth based on the Mississippi testing program
Incorporates test items that mimic the format and level of difficulty of state test items
Utilizes state writing rubrics to evaluate progress on written assignments
Administers and reports progress on state practice tests as required
Reports student progress toward mastery of state required benchmark items as assessed through the state assessment program to the principal each nine week period
Professional Responsibility
Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner
Arrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignments
Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, School Board policies, and supports the school system.
Attends all meetings, workshops, and in-service training programs required by the school or district
Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and students
Maintains equipment and fixed assets according to district policy
Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth
Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals
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