Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

UNIVERSAL OBLIGATIONS/EXPECTATIONS OF EACH STAFF MEMBER

It is the expectation of the District that each staff member will: put the safety, health and well-being of students at the forefront of all actions, job responsibilities and decisions, and (2) undertake all duties in alignment with the District's Strategic Plan.

Essential Functions

• Plans and develops course of study suitable for a particular grade level following curriculum guidelines of District and state requirements.
• Develops and presents specific lesson plans, using a variety of means, including lectures, projects, group discussions, exhibits, field trips, audio-visual and library resources, computers, and the Internet.
• Presents assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework.
• Maintains order in the classroom and administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior.
• Shares with other teachers and aides lunchroom duties and responsibility for monitoring halls and recess periods.
• Counsels students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise.
• Keeps records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation.
• Reports on all aspects of student development for school records and parents; conducts parent-teacher conferences on both a regularly scheduled and as-needed basis.
• Consults with other professionals, where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities or problems of social adjustment.
• Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.
• Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
• Recommends promotion and/or placement of students in appropriate classroom situation for ensuing year.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.
• Supervises classroom aides and volunteers.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities, organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.

Qualifications

• Certification/License: MT State Certification as an Elementary Teacher
• Education: Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Equipment Used

• A variety of electronic and technology devices
• Copier
• Telephone/voice mail
• Fax

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside, but some duties will be performed outside, including recess, field trips, etc.
• The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• The employee frequently will work irregular or extended hours while performing the duties of this job.
• The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand; twist at neck and waist; kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments.
• May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds.

Mental/Motor Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work.
• The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another).
• Guidance and reinforcement are infrequency available.
• The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity.
• The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.
• The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Deadline

Until Filled