Teacher - ELA 8th Grade

Spartanburg7•Spartanburg, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, employs classroom management techniques that result in an atmosphere for teaching/learning in which students can know what they are expected to do. The middle school teacher is responsible for educating students typically ranging from grades 6 to 8. They play a pivotal role in preparing students for the academic challenges of high school while fostering their personal growth and development. The position requires a deep understanding of the subject matter, the ability to engage young minds, and the capacity to manage a dynamic classroom environment effectively. The role also involves collaborating with colleagues, communicating with parents, and staying abreast of best educational practices. Reports to the principal.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above.
Valid South Carolina teacher’s certificate in the assigned teaching area.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Has a prepared lesson plan that is sufficient for instructing lessons for grades 6 through 8.
Exercises proper care of materials and equipment.
Communicates needs of the classroom to the proper personnel.
Arrives for work at the assigned hour and does not leave before the assigned time.
Communicates appropriately and effectively with other staff members, parents, students, and with administration.
Accepts assistance, advice, and guidance from people responsible for supervising his/her performance and makes a concerted effort toward improving or refining skills.
Shares ideas, plans, materials, and facilities.
Alert to the district’s, school’s, and his/her own goals and priorities and seeks professional development appropriate to theseneeds.
Keeps in confidence information that has been obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purpose or is required by law.
The teacher, in his/her association with others, respects the rights, feelings, and differences among individuals, and communicates directly with the person(s) involved in any situation.
While exercising his/her contractual responsibilities, complies with those state and local restrictions pertaining to the use of controlled substances, tobacco products, alcohol, and dress.
Does not verbally or physically harass students.
Does not use profanity in the presence of students.
Does not have any sexual contact with students.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and state standards in the subject area.
Establishes clear objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Provides for a programmed system of homework to support and reinforce daily learning activities.
Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate for students.
Writes lesson plans, daily and long-term
Utilizes technology to enhance student learning.
Maintains a current teaching certificate and highly qualified status based on the “No Child Left Behind” guidelines.
Strives to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as required.
Takes all the necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Provide full, willing and helpful cooperation in carrying out all reasonable instructions or extra assignments which are given by the principal before, during and after the school day
Record accurately the number of students present and absent each day in the manner prescribed by the principal.
Follow the curriculum standards and local course of study, to follow rules and regulations of the state and policies of the local Board, and to follow administrative procedures at the school and system level.
Maintain positive relationships with the home, parent(s) and the community.
Keep parent(s) duly informed of the child’s progress (through a variety of methods) and hold conference with parents and appropriate others as necessary.
Responsible for reporting any reasonable suspicions related to a child’s health or welfare because of abuse or neglect to the appropriate state/community agency, as well as the principal.
Abide by the SC Teacher Code of Ethics.
Participate in appropriate and required staff development sessions at the school and/or system level.
Ensure that the use of the district’s resources (time, money, people) are used in the most strategic and effective way possible.
Report all accidents/injuries on the required form to the principal in a timely manner.
Properly supervise students.
Keep a current class record and submit it to the principal upon request and at the end of the year.
Keep a complete cumulative record on each child.
Maintain a clean, orderly, safe classroom
Administer appropriate assessments, record scores on cumulate records, interpret test scores as needed, and analyze assessment data to improve instruction and student learning
Plan, prepare, implement, assess instructional lessons that teach the standards and are appropriate for individual student needs
Maintain proper classroom and school order that supports student learning