Grade 7 Math Teacher

Employer: Knox County SchoolsPosition Type:TeachingCategories:Math

Teacher

School / Org:Knox County SchoolsLocation:Knoxville, TennesseeFTE:1No. of Positions:1Reference #:Posting Date:Monday, 10 March 2025Closing Date:Thursday, 31 July 2025Knox County Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the following position:

Middle School Math Teacher

Location: South Doyle Middle School

School Year: 2025-2026

Job Summary

To instruct the students in the areas assigned by the Board, Superintendent, and Principal.

Qualifications

• All teachers shall be licensed in accordance with state law and the regulations of the Tennessee State Department of Education. Such license shall be on file in the office of the Superintendent prior to beginning employment
• It is the responsibility of the employee to secure a certificate and to maintain its validity. When a teacher’s employment agreement must be terminated because the teacher’s certificate has lapsed or otherwise become invalid, the Superintendent shall immediately suspend the teacher without pay pending disposition of the matter. The teacher shall be notified of the reason for the suspension and given an opportunity for a hearing before the Board
• All teachers shall demonstrate competency based on the current job assignment and performance standards as outlined in the appropriate state model for local evaluation
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
  
  

Essential Functions/Job Duties

• Report to the Principal/Supervisor
• To give full, willing and helpful cooperation in carrying out all reasonable instructions or extra assignments that are given by the principal before, after and during the school day
• To instruct the students in the areas assigned by the Board, Superintendent, and Principal
• To record accurately the number of students present and absent each day in the manner prescribed by the Board, Superintendent and principal
• To follow state and local courses of study, to follow rules and regulations of the state and policies of the local Board, and to follow school rules and policies established by the principal
• To maintain cordial relationships with the home, parents and community
• To keep parent(s) duly informed of the child’s progress and hold conferences with parents when necessary
• To report to the principal of the school when one knows or reasonably suspects that a child’s health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect
• Establish and maintain satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment
• Perform other duties as assigned