Unity Elementary School General Education Classroom Teacher

Meriwether County School System -
Luthersville, GA

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Job Details

11 days ago

Qualifications

Writing skills
Teaching Certification
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

MERIWETHER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Job Description

Teacher

The Meriwether County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or

disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.

TITLE: Teacher

JOB CODE: Determined by School Level/Content (Elementary, Middle, High)

CONTRACT/WORK YEAR: Certified/10 Month

REPORTS TO: Principal & Assistant Principal

EVALUATION: Teachers are evaluated annually by school administrators, using the Georgia Teacher Keys

Effectiveness System (TKES)

SALARY: Salary based on Certified salary schedule and applicable supplement(s)

SUPERVISION DUTIES: Assigned Students

FLSA: Certified/Exempt

APPROVED (BOE): February 2022

GOAL:

To supervise and instruct students to ensure student growth and academic achievement while maintaining continual

professional growth. To develop students who are college and career ready.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Hold or be eligible for appropriate teacher certification by the PSC

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional certificate endorsements (ESOL, Gifted In-Field, etc.)

Master’s Degree in Education or related field

EXPERIENCE:

Previous exemplary teaching experience where student growth is documented

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides constant supervision and appropriate instruction to assigned students. Essential functions, as defined under the

Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.

This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by

incumbents of this class.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE & PLANNING

Demonstrates accurate, deep, and current knowledge of subject matter

Delivers appropriate curriculum standards and integrates key content elements

Facilitates students’ use of higher-level thinking skills in instruction

Analyzes and uses student learning data to inform planning

Plans instruction effectively for content mastery, pacing and transitions

Plans for instruction to meet the needs of all students

Aligns and connects lesson objectives to state and local school district curricula and standards, and

students learning needs

Develops appropriate course, unit and daily plans and is able to adapt plan when needed

Modifies the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of

instructional techniques

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY

Uses a variety of research-based instructional strategies and resources to engage students in active

learning

Effectively uses appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning

Develops higher-order thinking through questioning and problem-solving activities

Engages students in authentic learning by providing real-life examples and interdisciplinary connections

Differentiates the instructional content, process, product, and learning environment that encourages

appropriate peer interaction to meet individual developmental needs

Develops critical and creative thinking by providing activities at the appropriate level of challenge for

students and maintains interest

Instructs students with disabilities using specialized instruction

ASSESSMENT

Uses a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies that are appropriate for the

content being taught and the student population

Aligns assessments with established curriculum and benchmarks

Involves students in setting learning goals and monitoring their own progress and provides frequent and

constructive feedback to students on their progress of their learning goals

Varies and modifies assessment based on individual student needs and progress

Uses assessment techniques that are appropriate for the developmental level of students

Plans and uses formal and informal assessments for diagnostic, formative, and summative purposes to

align with student mastery of learning objectives and to inform, guide, and adjust instruction, as needed

Uses grading practices that report final mastery of content goals and objectives

Collaborates with others to develop common assessments, when appropriate

Analyzes and uses data to measures student progress, to design appropriate interventions for students,

and to inform long and short term instructional decisions in the classroom

Shares data results of student progress with students, parents, and key personnel

Teaches students how to self-assess and to use metacognitive strategies in support of lifelong learning

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Uses time efficiently both in the handling of non-instructional tasks and in using instructional time

appropriately

Establishes clear expectations for classroom rules, routines, and procedures

Models caring, fairness, respect, and enthusiasm for learning

Promotes respect for and understanding of students’ diversity

Provides academic rigor, encourages critical thinking, and pushes students to achieve goals

Communicates high, but reasonable, expectations for student learning

Maintains an effective physical setting for instruction

PROFESSIONALISM & COMMUNICATION

Carries out duties in accordance with federal and state laws, code of ethics and local school board policy

Maintains professional demeanor and behavior (e.g., appearance, punctuality, and attendance)

Respects and maintains confidentiality

Use verbal and non-verbal communication to foster positive interactions

Participates in ongoing professional learning based on identified areas for growth

Maintain professional competence by participating in professional learning activities, curriculum

development meetings and other professional opportunities

Engages in activities outside the classroom intended for school and student enhancement

Models correct use of language oral and written

Listens and responds with cultural awareness, empathy and understanding to the voice and opinion of

stakeholders (parents, community, students and colleagues)

Uses modes of communication that are appropriate for the given situation

Engages in ongoing communications with families regarding instructional goals and student progress in

a timely and constructive manner

Creates a climate of accessibility for parents and students by demonstrating a collaborative and

approachable style

Explains directions, concepts and lesson content to students in a logical, sequential and age-appropriate

manner

Confers with parents, general education and administrators to develop and implement an individualized

education program (IEP’s) as required

Maintains prompt and regular attendance

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Maintain composure under stressful conditions.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB

Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies governing education

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize

Ability to use data in the decision-making process

Ability to create and interpret results of formative and summative assessments

Ability to work positively and cooperatively with others

Highly skilled in the use of technology

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Ability to be regularly, predictably and reliably at work

Ability to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities of

appropriately and safely supervising students

Physical Demands:

Routine physical activities are required to fulfill job responsibilities, such as the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of

force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, repetitive fine motor activities,

prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting is expected. Vision, hearing and verbal communications are

essential functions of this position.

The employee 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. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the

supervisor. The employee will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for

Educators, all Meriwether County Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures,

and all other applicable professional performance criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all

employees.

Additional Notes for Job Descriptions:

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and

requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization.

Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform and they do not limit the right of the

employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly

unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or

task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Human Resources Director.)

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide

occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the

minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other occupational qualifications and criteria may be

utilized as needed in the selection process.

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