7-12 Science Teacher

West Bolivar Consolidated School District

Job Description

Classroom Teacher

Qualifications:     1.             Certificate, license, or other legal credential required

1. Degree(s) required and area of major study

2. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the State Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

    

• Teaches the assigned subjects or grades following the prescribed curriculum guide.
• Communicates high expectations to students.
• Demonstrates sincere concern for students as individuals.
• Uses effective teaching techniques in instructional delivery to students and revises instruction when necessary to meet the individual needs of learners in a timely manner.
• Teaches multi-level-thinking skills with consideration for the student’s learning style.
• Assesses the academic level of each student and plans lessons that provide opportunities for each to achieve at their maximum rate.
• Maintains an orderly and disciplined classroom where a good climate for learning exists.
• Works cooperatively with administration, other teacher, the community, and parents having conferences as needed.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic growth, keeps accurate performance records, and reports students’ progress as prescribed by school board policy and administration.
• Completes and maintains all required reports, accurately and punctually maintaining confidentiality of all information.
• Is responsible for fixed asset inventory and properly maintaining all materials, equipment, and building placed in his/her care.
• Performs all extra-class activities that may be assigned by the administration that he deems necessary for the operation of the school program.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows the State Department of Education regulations, local School Board policies, and all rules and regulations of the school in which they teach.
• Is punctual and attends all meetings, workshops, and in-service training programs as required by the school or district.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional growth as an educator.
• Helps develop good school community relationships by informing the public, in a positive manner, of important aspects of the school and demonstrates good citizenship.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent, and/or supervisor.