Middle School Teacher

Essential Functions

• Maintains clear and up to date lesson plans.
• Counsels students and provides guidance to help them achieve their full potential.
• Conducts assigned activities from the administration, in conformity with the approved policies of the Board of Education.
• Previews and has needed materials available.
• Increases the probability of continued student learning through greater motivation.
• Makes effective use of planning time.
• Observes designated working hours per the job assignment and uniqueness of each assignment.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, technology, and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Differentiates for individual students based on their unique learning needs.
• Maintains confidentiality and nonjudgmental views of children and families served.
• Takes necessary and responsible precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Supports individual student needs through collaboration with Special Education, Title I, support staff and parents.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Continues professional growth through participation in developmental opportunities.
• Participates in curriculum development and improvement and revision of course outlines for the classes he/she teaches.
• Performs campus supervision as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Participates cooperatively with the principal in performance evaluations as stated in the district's policies/procedures.

Qualifications

• Education level: Bachelor's degree
• Required Certification/License: Appropriate and current Missouri Teaching Certificate in Middle School Education
• Other Requirements: Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the Board of Education. Excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills, time management, and telephone skills. Computer knowledge and assistive technology.