26-27 Kindergarten Teacher South Park
About The Position
Elementary Teacher JOB GOAL: To 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. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Students and their learning. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Other duties may be assigned. Teachers reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing the course of study required by the Mississippi Frameworks and Common Core. Implements the strategies outlined by the district. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, cooperative learning, lecture, discovery, etc. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program Identifies student need and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with state/district guidelines Supervises students in out of classroom activities during the day and on all field lessons Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state/district testing programs Participates in Professional Learning Communities, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities Uses student data to guide instruction and professional development Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Possession of (or eligible for) a valid regular Mississippi teaching certificate (ELEMENTARY ED ENDORSMENT prek-k, k-3, k-6)
Nice To Haves
- Experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Teach students reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music
- Implement district strategies
- Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials
- Provide individualized and small group instruction
- Use various instructional strategies
- Translate lesson plans into learning experiences
- Establish and maintain student behavior standards
- Evaluate student growth and prepare progress reports
- Communicate with parents
- Identify student needs and cooperate with staff
- Create an effective learning environment
- Maintain professional competence
- Participate in evaluation development
- Supervise students in and out of the classroom
- Administer standardized tests
- Participate in Professional Learning Communities
- Use student data to guide instruction
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
