Whitfield County School System
Position Description
Teacher (Elementary, Middle, High)
DEPARTMENT: Assigned School or Center FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal CONTRACT TERMS:
SALARY SCHEDULE: Certified/Degree APPROVED (HR):
CERTIFICATION: Bachelor’s, Master’s, REVISED (HR):
Specialist, Doctorate
SUMMARY: We envision teachers as being responsive and focused on students. Teachers will fulfill the
role as a teacher leader and designer of engaging, challenging, and meaningful work for students.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The incumbent must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When
appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity
to perform the essential functions of the position. The incumbent must demonstrate prompt and regular
work attendance. Absences must be authorized by the incumbent’s supervisor in accordance with school
system procedures.
PERFORMANCE FUNCTIONS ESTIMATED
FREQUENCY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Other Professional Duties May Be Assigned)
Increase student learning by providing students with meaningful, challenging and 65%
engaging educational experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Design student appropriate lessons that engages individual students in the learning 15%
process
Assesses, documents and prepares reports such as achievement progress, grade and 5%
classroom performance, and attendance
Participates in student development and achievement related conferences with parents, 5%
students, counselors, teachers, principal, and/or administrators
Performs general instruction coordination duties such as ordering materials, attending 5%
meetings, and engaging in various forms or correspondence
Attends professional learning sessions and/or required conferences 5%
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (Other Professional Duties May Be Assigned)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
May require:
Knowledge of curriculum guidelines for the school system and state requirements; standardized testing in
accordance with school system policies and state laws; WCSS policies, programs and procedures pertinent
to learning disabilities, child and substance abuse, and social adjustment.
Skill in effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication; designing lessons and assessments for in-
school preparation and homework; maintain a classroom setting that is safe, inviting, and non threatening;
administering school system’s policies and procedure; counseling students with academic difficulties and
behavioral problems
