Middle School Teacher

Essential Functions 

Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives. 

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop unit organization around historical problems, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction. 

Develops students' research skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to make critical value judgments and contribute to the thoughtful exchange of ideas, through a variety of reading, writing, group discussion and presentation assignments to stimulate self-reliance in problem-solving and drawing conclusions. 

Promotes students' critical analysis of the effect media has on the flow of information and shaping of public discourse, and encourage students to seek out and compare alternative sources of information concerning the key issues of their world. 

Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed. 

Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research. 

Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws. 

Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. 

Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. 

Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees. 

Additional Duties 

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and the Superintendent. 

Note:         The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. 

Equipment 

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. 

Travel Requirements 

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. 

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities 

 Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. 

Knowledge of world history in a variety of sub-topic, including history, geography, sociology, economics, political science, systems of government, education, responsible citizenship, anthropology, and humanities. 

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. 

 Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. 

Ability to 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. 

Works in standard office and school building environments. 

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