Teacher - Algebra I

Qualifications

• A valid Mississippi teacher license with proper endorsement for the subject area
• A Bachelor's Degree in education, minimum
• Strong communication, both oral and written, skills are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents and members of the community.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching.

Job Duties

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and other activities to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that positively affect student achievement.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Assess the learning abilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and cooperatively, with department heads and grade chairs, evaluate their job performance.
• Maintain accurate records of students' attendance, grades, and other pertinent information.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and cooperatively, with department heads and grade chairs, evaluate their job performance.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Work cooperatively with other personnel and supervisors in planning and carrying out school and district goals.
• Employ practices that will involve parents in the education of their child.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Terms of Employment

Salary for this position shall be commensurate with the years of experience as determined under the policies and procedures of the Moss Point School District and pay scale.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board of Trustee’s policy on evaluation of District

The Moss Point School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.