What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Teacher position at Quitman County School District?
QUITMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE : TEACHER
QUALIFICATIONS :
1. Bachelor's degree in education and / or related field
2. Valid educational license
3. Appropriate endorsement and / training for assigned course(s)
SUPERVISES : N / A
REPORTS TO : Principal or designee
JOB GOAL : To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to :
1. Provides quality work that engages students in learning
2. Possesses knowledge of subject matter content
3. Recognizes and responds appropriately to individual differences in students
4. Differentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
5. Implements adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet
school and district goals
6. Plans lessons in a logical sequence
7. Demonstrates knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects
8. Reflects on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis
9. Collaborates with other educators to create the most complete educational environment
possible for students
10. Uses a variety of assessment techniques and / or models to evaluate student
performance
11. Uses formative assessment to improve instruction
12. Assumes responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local,
state, and federal standards
13. Participates in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child Study 14. Utilizes technology in the teaching and learning process
15. Provides a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning 16. Implements approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom
management
17. Relates to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and
helpful fashion
18. Writes, speaks, and presents instruction in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner
19. participates in self-initiated and school / district-initiated professional growth in order to maintain
licensure and support school improvement efforts
20. Adheres to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines
21. Submits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately
22. Accepts responsibility for, and inventories classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment 23. Accepts the responsibilities of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by
administration
24. Participates in departmental / grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level
committees as requested
25. Attends school-related functions (e.g. PTA) outside the instructional day
26. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
27. Supports the Quitman County School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan 28. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT :
EVALUATION : Annually
Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees
