TEACHER

Milton Keynes Source: WhatJobs

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Position Title

Teacher

Department

Elementary, Middle, High School

Reports to

Principal

Status

Certified (Overtime-Exempt)

Location

20-SIMPSON CENTRAL SCHOOL

Contract Type

Full Time

Licensed Position

Yes

Salary

Summary

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation. To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Provides quality work that engages students in learning
Possesses knowledge of subject matter content
Recognizes and responds appropriately to individual differences in students
Differentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
Implements adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet

school and district goals

Plans lessons in a logical sequence
Demonstrates knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects
Reflects on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis
Collaborates with other educators to create the most complete educational environment

possible for students

Uses a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance
Uses formative assessment to improve instruction
Assumes responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local,

state, and federal standards

Participates in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child Study
Utilizes technology in the teaching and learning process
Provides a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning
Implements approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom

management

Relates to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and

helpful fashion

Writes, speaks, and presents instruction in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner
participates in self-initiated and school/district-initiated professional growth in order to maintain

licensure and support school improvement efforts

Adheres to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines 164
Submits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately
Accepts responsibility for, and inventories classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment
Accepts the responsibilities of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administration
Participates in departmental/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees as requested
Attends school-related functions (e.g. PTO) outside the instructional day
Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
Supports the Simpson County School District’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal

Responsibilities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education (Master’s preferred)
Hold Valid Mississippi Teaching Credential and License
Appropriate endorsement and/training for assigned courses

PHYSICAL DEMANDS And Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to speak and listen for extended periods. The employee is also required to sit or stand for long periods, and regularly to move; use hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is further required to have the physical, mental, and emotional stamina to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the mental acuity to collect, evaluate, and interpret data; to reason; to define problems; to establish facts; to draw valid conclusions; and to make effective judgments and decisions.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Simpson County Board of Education Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.