26-27 ELA Teacher 5th grade (Redwood)

Vicksburg-Warren School District•Redwood, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ELA Teacher will teach students in a manner that they can apply the knowledge and skill required for College and Career Readiness in accordance with the Mississippi Framework and Common Core Curriculum. The teacher will instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter, develop lesson plans, and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. The role involves evaluating students' academic and social growth, communicating with parents, identifying student needs, and creating an effective learning environment. The teacher will also maintain professional competence, participate in evaluation processes, supervise students in out-of-classroom activities, administer standardized tests, and participate in Professional Learning Communities and faculty committees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Possession of (or eligible for) a valid regular Mississippi teaching certificate with endorsement in the appropriate subject area.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students.
Implement strategies outlined by the district.
Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Use a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, cooperative learning, lecture, discovery, etc.
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with state/district guidelines.
Supervise students in out of classroom activities during the day and on all field lessons.
Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state/district testing programs.
Participate in Professional Learning Communities, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities.
Use student data to guide instruction and professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.