NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Teacher JOB CODE: 43
REPORTS TO: Principal SALARY
SCHEDULE: Contract
FLSA STATUS: Exempt TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT: 187 days
POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide instruction to assigned students, keeping within the law, board policies,
and administrative regulations. Instruction is the teaching/learning process that
includes student guidance, management, skills, and knowledge in grade/subject
areas taught.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION – Valid Mississippi Teaching License with appropriate
endorsements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
2. Plan and implement a program of study following state and district
goals/curriculum that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs and
development of students.
3. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals;
establish clear objectives for all instructional units, projects, and lessons to
communicate these goals and objectives to students
4. Diagnose the needs and abilities of assigned students and prescribe appropriate
learning activities for each student
5. Evaluate each student's growth periodically and develop instructional plans for
the future. Assist the specialists in the instruction of special education students
6. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and
parents/guardians concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of
all assigned students
7. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing
student conduct in the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior
and procedures, and maintain- Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just
manner
8. Encourage students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom
behavior
9. Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law,
administrative regulations, and district policy
10. Confer with colleagues, administration, students, and/or parents when
necessary
11. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for Educational Assistants, Special
Needs Assistants and/or volunteer(s) and provide input regarding their job
performance as appropriate
12. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence through an ongoing
program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced
coursework at institutions of higher learning
13. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff/district committees as required
14. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of subject matter, to seek professional
growth, improve classroom instruction, and to qualify for certification by following
both state and district regulations
15. Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job
descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration
16. Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations
NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and
responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing
of all duties and responsibilities. The Natchez-Adams School District School
Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
Some tasks require oral communication ability.
Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are performed
indoors and occasionally outdoors.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties
performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals
currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.
The Natchez-Adams School District will provide reasonable accommodations to
qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential
functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.
The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This job description
is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the KEY
duties and responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and
job responsibilities. Management has the right to add to or change the job
responsibilities at any time.
JOB DESCRIPTION APPROVAL SIGNATURES: DATE
Work Location: In person
