Elementary Teacher (Math Emphasis)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Mississippi teaching certificate with endorsement in the applicable contant area(s)
2. A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in the field of education or appropriate to certification
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: Assistant Teacher and Volunteers, if assigned
JOB GOAL: To effectively plan, organize, and implement an evidence-based instructional curriculum driven by the MS College-and-Career-Readiness Standards in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and achieve their academic potential
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Such duties as may be assigned, including but not limited to, the following:

1. Meets all professional conduct standards as set by MS Educator Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct
2. Instructs all students assigned to the class roster according to school board policy and state/federal law
3. Structures daily instructional time and orchestrates lessons that lead students to skill mastery
4. Maintains a classroom atmosphere that promotes learning and allows various opportunities for students to improve their cognitive capabilities
5. Implements useful diagnostic and progress monitoring measures that reveal how each student is progressing and focus instructional decisions
6. Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials for individualized instruction
7. Actively engages students in the learning process
8. Uses questioning and discussion techniques to promote higher order thinking skills
9. Brings multiple perspectives to the delivery of content
10. Communicates clearly and effectively
11. Manages classroom space and resources effectively for student learning
12. Monitors student access and usage of the Internet
13. Establishes and maintains a culture of learning to high expectations
14. Manages student behavior to provide productive learning opportunities for all students
15. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
16. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
17. Follows the District Instructional Management Plan including the Multi-Tiered System of Supports
18. Collaborates with other faculty and staff, parents, the building principal, and district support staff
19. Participates in professional growth activities monitored through the MS Professional Growth System
20. Reports on time to duty posts and performs duty responsibilities as assigned by school administration
21. Follows all board policies and procedures
22. Maintains regular attendance and is punctual
23. Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals
24. Performs any other duties as assigned by school administration