8th Grade ELA

Purpose of the position

To teach students, manage and maintain the classroom, and monitor assigned students.

Strategic Goal Area I - Student Achievement

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the curriculum
• Plan interdisciplinary units with real-world connections
• Use the curriculum to plan instruction and assessment
• Use an organizing framework to plan instruction
• Plan assessment to measure mastery of the curriculum
• Demonstrate research-based strategies
• Engage higher-order thinking skills
• Utilize appropriate differentiation
• Utilize flexible grouping practices
• Utilize accessible technology
• Demonstrate high expectation
• Communicate learning expectations
• Provide effective feedback
• Utilize diagnostic assessment strategies
• Utilize formative assessment strategies
• Utilize summative assessment strategies
• Utilizes data to design interventions
• Promote academic progress across all content areas—GPS and Non-GPS

Strategic Goal Area II - Stakeholder Engagement and Loyalty

• Foster a sense of community and belonging
• Establish relationships with families and community
• Communicate effectively with students, peers, administration, parents and public
• Exhibit pleasant behavior and project a positive image when dealing with students, peers, administration, parents and public
• Follow and enforce regulations concerning student conduct, discipline and attendance

Strategic Goal Area III - Efficient and Effective Operational Processes

• Maintain a positive learning environment
• Maximize instructional time
• Help students take responsibility for behavior and learning

Strategic Goal Area IV - Continuous System and School Improvement

• Grow professionally through job-embedded learning
• Enhance knowledge and skills through professional learning
• Work collaboratively with peers, administration and parents to ensure student success
• Actively supports the school improvement plan

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Any additional duties and responsibilities as prescribed by the system or individual school.

Other Expectations

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance / timeliness
• Complete assignments and requirements on time and in compliance with directions
• Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and file reports promptly
• Maintain confidentiality of information and records for students and staff

JOB STANDARDS (Minimum qualifications needed to perform essential job functions)

• Valid Georgia professional certification in the assigned teaching field

JOB LOCATION (Place(s) where work is performed)

Local school site

EQUIPMENT (Machines, Devices, Tools, Etc., Used In Job Performance)

• Current Technology

Critical Skills/Expertise (Needed For This Job Specifically)

• Subject area knowledge
• Communication skills