Title : Classroom Teacher
Qualifications : 1. Certificate, license, or other legal credential required
2. Degree(s) required and endorsement(s) for subject / content area
3. Kind and amount of prior job experience as required by the Board
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the State Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Reports To : Principal
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 classUses instructional time effectively / time on taskPromotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learningProvides for smooth transition from one activity to anotherMaintains appropriate classroom disciplineMaintains poise and self controlEstablishes high expectations for learnersPromotes active learner participationShows evidence of appropriate and positive student - teacher interactionMonitors access and usage of the internetDelivery of Instruction
Plans for Effective Instruction
Aligns all instructional material to state benchmarks, blueprints, rubrics, and assessmentsDelivers instruction connecting state benchmarks, blueprints, teaching strategies, student interventions, and other state supporting materials to the student performance requirements of the state assessment programFollows Lesson Cycle
Shows evidence of student achievement (grade proficiency) and growth based on the Mississippi Assessment System over a two year periodProvides guided practice activities for studentsUses interest approach to introduce lessonMotivates students with the purpose and importance of the lessonProvides instruction appropriate for the level of the learnerPresents lesson in an appropriate scope and sequenceProvides learners with appropriate practice on lesson contentAdjusts instruction / re-teaches as necessaryProvides appropriate lesson closureEffective Teaching Practices
Demonstrates knowledge of subject matterAccommodates individual differences and learning stylesUses a variety of instructional techniques or methodsCommunicates directions clearlyUses correct oral and written communicationUses technology and instructional aides effectivelyDemonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learningAddresses the varied achievement levels of studentsDemonstrates concern for students as individualsDocuments instruction based on state benchmarksEvaluation of Student Progress
Links state assessments to classroom instructionUses a variety of evaluation methodsProvides appropriate evaluation feedback to student, parents, and administrators in a timely mannerMaintains records of student performance (grade books, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.)Shows evidence of student achievement and growth based on the Mississippi testing programIncorporates test items that mimic the format and level of difficulty of state test itemsUtilizes state writing rubrics to evaluate progress on written assignmentsAdministers and reports progress on state practice tests as requiredReports student progress toward mastery of state required benchmark items as assessed through the state assessment program to the principal each nine week periodProfessional Responsibility
Dresses in an appropriate and professional mannerArrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignmentsComplies 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 districtDemonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and studentsMaintains equipment and fixed assets according to district policySeeks professional development activities to address personal professional growthPromotes the district's vision, mission, and goalsPerforms other duties as assignedTerms of Employment : Salary and work year will be established by the Board.
Evaluation : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
