Kindergarten Teacher

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Early Childhood Development/Daycare

Description

WILKINSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
Position Title: Kindergarten Teacher                                                      
Qualifications: Teacher must:

  • Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education
  • Hold a Pre-K/K (153) license OR
  • Hold a K-3 (116) License, a K-4 (152) License, or a K-6 (120) License OR
  • Other pathways and completion of an approved licensure pathway degree program to obtain 116 (K-3), 120(K-6), 152 (K-4), or 153 (Pre-K/K) endorsement AND any additional requirements needed for licensure.
Reports To: Principal or designee
 
Duties and Responsibilites:
To support the Mission and Beliefs of the District when carrying out duties and responsibilities as assigned
 
Instruction and Assessment Duties:
The teacher will deliver the instructional program in an organized and effective manner by:
  1. Providing quality work that engages students in learning
  2. Knowing how to teach the subject(s) to students
  3. Recognizing and responding appropriately to individual differences in students
  4. Differentiating instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
  5. Implementing adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals
  6. Planning lessons in a logical sequence
  7. Demonstrating knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects
  8. Reflecting on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis
  9. Collaborating with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students
  10. Continuously using a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance
  11. Using results of ongoing assessment to improve instruction
  12. Assuming responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local, state, and federal standards
Classroom Management Requirements:
The teacher will exhibit effective classroom management skills by:
  1. Providing a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning
  2. Consistently implementing approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management
 
Communication Requirements:
The teacher will exhibit effective communication skills by:
  1. Relating to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and helpful fashion
  2. Writing, speaking, and presenting in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner
 
Professional Development 
The teacher will exhibit professional growth by:
  1. Participating in self-initiated and school/district-initiated professional growth in order to maintain licensure and support school improvement efforts  
Policy and Procedures:
The teacher will comply with district and school policies by:
  1. Adhering to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines
  2. Submitting required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately
  3. Inventorying classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment
 OTHER DUTIES:
The teacher will carry out all other assigned duties by:
  1. Accepting the responsibilities of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administration
  2. Participating in departmental/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees as requested
  3. Attending school-related functions (e.g. PTA) outside the instructional day
  4. Performing other duties as assigned
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
188 days annually with salary in accordance to the certified teacher salary schedule as approved by the Board of Trustees
 
EVALUATION:
Performance of certified personnel will be evaluated annually by their immediate supervisor.
 

Posted By

Wilkinson County School District

488 Main Street P.O. Box 785, Woodville, MS 39669
 

At the following locations

Wilkinson County Elementary School

522 Pond Pinckneyville Road , Woodville, MS 39669



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