Math Teacher - Brookhaven School District : Job Details

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Mississippi teaching certificate with endorsement in the applicable content area(s)

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a field of education or appropriate to certification

Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the School BoardREPORTS TO: PrincipalJOB GOALS: To effectively plan, organize, and implement an evidence-based instructional curriculum driven by the MS College-and-Career-Readiness Standards in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and achieve their academic potential JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Such duties as may be assigned, including but not limited to, the following:

Meets all professional conduct standards as set by MS Educator Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct

Instructs all students assigned to the class roster according to school board policy and state/federal law

Structures daily instructional time and orchestrates lessons that lead students to skill mastery

Develops lessons that demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy

Develops lessons that reflect the diversity of students' backgrounds, cultures, skills, learning levels, language, interests, and special needs

Selects goals aligned to the curriculum and that promote higher-order thinking

Collects and organizes data to inform instructional decisions

Maintains a classroom atmosphere that promotes learning and allows various opportunities for students to improve their cognitive capabilities

Implements useful diagnostic and progress monitoring measures that reveal how each student is progressing and focus instructional decisions

Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials for individualized instruction

Actively engages students in the learning process

Uses questioning and discussion techniques to promote higher order thinking skills

Brings multiple perspectives to the delivery of content

Communicates clearly and effectively

Manages classroom space and resources effectively for student learning

Monitors student access and usage of the Internet

Establishes and maintains a culture of learning to high expectations

Manages student behavior to provide productive learning opportunities for all students

Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Follows the District Instructional Management Plan including the Multi-Tiered System of Supports

Collaborates with other faculty and staff, parents, the building principal, and district support staff

Participates in professional growth activities monitored through the MS Professional Growth System

Reports on time to duty posts and performs duty responsibilities as assigned by school administration

Follows all board policies and procedures

Maintains regular attendance and is punctual

Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals

Performs any other duties as assigned by school administration

JOB EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel