What are the responsibilities and job description for the 6th Grade Teacher position at Nebraska Department of Education?
JOB TITLE: 6th Grade Teacher-Middle School
Requirements
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator
JOB GOAL: To organize and foster a collaborative environment which effectively facilitates student learning, increases interpersonal communication skills, develops a deeper appreciation of culture and heritage, and reinforces respect for self, property and others. The classroom teacher is expected to be a positive role model and assist students in his/her development as a productive citizen and responsible adult.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine-month year or as established by the Board of Education
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district's Personnel Evaluation Policy.
Essential Duties
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university or college
- Valid Nebraska Certificate with appropriate endorsement in subject area
- Successful teaching and/or practice teaching experience
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate
- Successfully pass district background check
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator
JOB GOAL: To organize and foster a collaborative environment which effectively facilitates student learning, increases interpersonal communication skills, develops a deeper appreciation of culture and heritage, and reinforces respect for self, property and others. The classroom teacher is expected to be a positive role model and assist students in his/her development as a productive citizen and responsible adult.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine-month year or as established by the Board of Education
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district's Personnel Evaluation Policy.
Essential Duties
- Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
- Implements Board policy regarding education philosophy/curriculum under the direction of the administration through planning, organizing, managing, interacting with students; establishing rapport with students, staff, parents and community, and continuing professional development
- Effectively utilizes the district Instructional Model
- Implements the disciplinary procedures of the district
- Implements instructional elementary practices and applies elementary teaching philosophy to the educational environment.
- Supervises behavior in the school environment to maintain the safety and well being of the students and staff
- Keeps accurate records of attendance, absences and tardies
- Collaborates with others in a Professional Learning Community
- Uses an appropriate variety of instructional strategies
- Makes effective use of audio-visual materials and aids
- Communicates positive support of students in their educational development
- Recognizes the exemplary influence of the educator over the student
- Relates with staff, parents and community stakeholders through positive professional cooperation
- Supervises hallways, cafeteria, study halls, and other assignments on a scheduled basis as directed
- Student behavior does not detract from the effective learning climate in the classroom
- Teacher exhibits patience, openness, and concern in dealing with students
- Rapport within and outside the classroom evidences mutual respect between the students and teacher
- Teacher exhibits tact and self-control in dealing with parents
- Teacher accepts feedback from administrators with self reflection and a growth mindset
- Periodically issues communication forms and grade reports
- Suggests positive recommendations for the continuing review and development of curriculum
- Remains current with professional training and shows evidence of regular professional growth
- Actively participates at scheduled staff meetings, PLC's, and serves on educational committees
