Middle School Teacher - 2024-2025

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum Development and Implementation:

• Implement all school curriculum and instructional practices with fidelity, following the guidelines of the school, district, and state.
• Plan and deliver effective lessons that facilitate active learning and accommodate different learning styles.
• Integrate technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance classroom learning experiences.
• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identifies selects and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special ends.
• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for the age group and follows the curriculum’s scopes & sequences & guidelines.

Student Assessment:

• Conduct regular assessments to evaluate students’ progress and understanding of the curriculum.
• Collects and analyzes student assessment data on an ongoing basis.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and parents on academic performance and areas for improvement.
• Identify learning challenges and develop strategies to support students with diverse needs.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting student performance goals, IEP goals, etc.
• Demonstrates gains in student performances.
• Prepares students for local, state, and national assessments as required by the school and grade level.

Classroom Management:

• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Implement consistent classroom rules and behavior expectations, promoting respectful and responsible behavior.
• Foster a safe and supportive atmosphere where students feel valued and encouraged to participate.
• Maintains order of students and class in classroom, cafeteria, hallways, playground, and across the school environment.

Communication:

• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing, with students, parents and other professionals on a regular basis regarding students’ progress, behavior, and upcoming events.
• Counsel’s pupils’ academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents throughout the year
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student performance and set goals for improvement.
• Collaborate with parents to support students’ learning at home and encourage parental involvement in school activities.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers and community.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents and other professionals.

Professional Development:

• Engage in continuous professional development to stay updated on the latest teaching methods, educational trends, and curriculum developments.
• Participate in staff meetings, workshops, and training sessions to enhance teaching skills and contribute to the school community.
• Participates in all required training and meetings, as well as school and UCC training, and meetings.

Collaboration and Teamwork:

• Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to create and enhance a cohesive and supportive educational environment.
• Work closely with special education teachers, counselors, and other professionals to provide individualized support for students with special needs
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, collaborating with other staff, etc.

Records and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of students' attendance, academic performance, and behavior incidents.
• Prepare progress reports, report cards, and other documentation in a timely manner, following school policies and procedures.
• Arranges classroom events and activities, and collects the appropriate documentation in advance of field trips and other school functions.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates Basic computer knowledge, Basic knowledge of excel, word, and Google forms
• Demonstrates leadership in the classroom.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm towards students, parents and staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to any situation inside and outside the classroom.
• Demonstrates organizational skills for the classroom.
• Demonstrates communication with students, families and the lead teacher.
• Demonstrates the ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Demonstrates the ability to work as a team as well as independently.
• Demonstrates respect towards the students, parents and coworkers.
• Demonstrates knowledge to work with students’ special needs and parents.
• Demonstrate the ability to listen to others and remain receptive to new ideas.
• Demonstrate the ability to address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes.
• Demonstrate sustained effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with staff, students, and the community.
• Demonstrate effective time management, organizational skills, and prioritization of work to meet the needs of the users.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work independently.

Demonstrate excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree and current Wisconsin DPI teacher licensure required. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills. The candidate should be able to work independently with little direct supervision, work as part of a team, accept responsibilities, and be self-motivated. Must display effective multi-tasking and time management skills.

Working Conditions:

UCC provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Noise level is moderate. It’s a classroom environment, occasional stairs and walking reasonable accommodations may be made to help perform essential functions