Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to): • Know and follow all school board policies. • Give classroom instruction in the subject area assigned by the principal and director of schools and administer curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives. • Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to student learning. • Follow state and local courses of study, follow rules and regulations of the state and local boards of education, and follow school rules and policies established by the principal.  • Participate in all required in-service activities and continue professional development. • Communicate with parents/guardians to keep them duly informed of their child's progress and hold conferences with parents/guardians when necessary. • Give full, willing and helpful cooperation in carrying out all reasonable instructions, or extra assignments which are given by the principal before, during and after the school day. • Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the principal/director of schools.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Current TN state certification in applicable grade level/subject area.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Successful prior teaching experience for this subject area/grade level a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Possess a working knowledge of the state curriculum framework as pertains to the specific classroom subject needs.
• 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 interpret policies as related to job functions.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and families.
• 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 perform any physical duties assigned with this position (e.g., lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, sitting for long periods of time, walking, seeing, standing for extended periods of time, etc.)

Lenoir City School District is a regular school district located in Loudon County with 4 schools, 166 teachers and 2,590 students. Total Revenue is $35,367,000 and is trending up. Lenoir City School District spends $10,290 per student per year on instruction.