Science Teacher Greenville Middle School

The Meriwether County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or  disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. 

 TITLE: Teacher 

JOB CODE: Determined by School Level/Content (Elementary, Middle, High) 

 CONTRACT/WORK YEAR: Certified/10 Month 

 REPORTS TO: Principal & Assistant Principal 

EVALUATION: Teachers are evaluated annually by school administrators, using the Georgia Teacher Keys  Effectiveness System (TKES) 

SALARY: Salary based on Certified salary schedule and applicable supplement(s) 

SUPERVISION DUTIES: Assigned Students 

FLSA: Certified/Exempt 

APPROVED (BOE): February 2022 

GOAL: 

To supervise and instruct students to ensure student growth and academic achievement while maintaining continual  professional growth. To develop students who are college and career ready.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Hold or be eligible for appropriate teacher certification by the PSC 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Additional certificate endorsements (ESOL, Gifted In-Field, etc.) 
• Master’s Degree in Education or related field 

EXPERIENCE:  

• Previous exemplary teaching experience where student growth is documented 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Provides constant supervision and appropriate instruction to assigned students. Essential functions, as defined under the  Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by  incumbents of this class. 

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE & PLANNING  

• Demonstrates accurate, deep, and current knowledge of subject matter 
• Delivers appropriate curriculum standards and integrates key content elements 
• Facilitates students’ use of higher-level thinking skills in instruction 
• Analyzes and uses student learning data to inform planning 
• Plans instruction effectively for content mastery, pacing and transitions 
• Plans for instruction to meet the needs of all students 
• Aligns and connects lesson objectives to state and local school district curricula and standards, and  students learning needs  
• Develops appropriate course, unit and daily plans and is able to adapt plan when needed
• Modifies the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of  instructional techniques 

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY  

• Uses a variety of research-based instructional strategies and resources to engage students in active  learning  
• Effectively uses appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning  
• Develops higher-order thinking through questioning and problem-solving activities  
• Engages students in authentic learning by providing real-life examples and interdisciplinary connections 
• Differentiates the instructional content, process, product, and learning environment that encourages  appropriate peer interaction to meet individual developmental needs  
• Develops critical and creative thinking by providing activities at the appropriate level of challenge for  students and maintains interest  
• Instructs students with disabilities using specialized instruction  

ASSESSMENT 

• Uses a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies that are appropriate for the  content being taught and the student population 
• Aligns assessments with established curriculum and benchmarks 
• Involves students in setting learning goals and monitoring their own progress and provides frequent and  constructive feedback to students on their progress of their learning goals 
• Varies and modifies assessment based on individual student needs and progress 
• Uses assessment techniques that are appropriate for the developmental level of students 
• Plans and uses formal and informal assessments for diagnostic, formative, and summative purposes to  align with student mastery of learning objectives and to inform, guide, and adjust instruction, as needed 
• Uses grading practices that report final mastery of content goals and objectives 
• Collaborates with others to develop common assessments, when appropriate 
• Analyzes and uses data to measures student progress, to design appropriate interventions for students,  and to inform long and short term instructional decisions in the classroom  
• Shares data results of student progress with students, parents, and key personnel 
• Teaches students how to self-assess and to use metacognitive strategies in support of lifelong learning  LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 
• Uses time efficiently both in the handling of non-instructional tasks and in using instructional time  appropriately 
• Establishes clear expectations for classroom rules, routines, and procedures  
• Models caring, fairness, respect, and enthusiasm for learning 
• Promotes respect for and understanding of students’ diversity 
• Provides academic rigor, encourages critical thinking, and pushes students to achieve goals
• Communicates high, but reasonable, expectations for student learning 
• Maintains an effective physical setting for instruction 

PROFESSIONALISM & COMMUNICATION

• Carries out duties in accordance with federal and state laws, code of ethics and local school board policy
• Maintains professional demeanor and behavior (e.g., appearance, punctuality, and attendance) 
• Respects and maintains confidentiality 
• Use verbal and non-verbal communication to foster positive interactions 
• Participates in ongoing professional learning based on identified areas for growth 
• Maintain professional competence by participating in professional learning activities, curriculum  development meetings and other professional opportunities 
• Engages in activities outside the classroom intended for school and student enhancement 
• Models correct use of language oral and written 
• Listens and responds with cultural awareness, empathy and understanding to the voice and opinion of  stakeholders (parents, community, students and colleagues) 
• Uses modes of communication that are appropriate for the given situation 
• Engages in ongoing communications with families regarding instructional goals and student progress in  a timely and constructive manner  
• Creates a climate of accessibility for parents and students by demonstrating a collaborative and  approachable style 
• Explains directions, concepts and lesson content to students in a logical, sequential and age-appropriate  manner  
• Confers with parents, general education and administrators to develop and implement an individualized  education program (IEP’s) as required 
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Maintain composure under stressful conditions. 
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.  
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. 

COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB 

• Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies governing education 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing 
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize 
• Ability to use data in the decision-making process 
• Ability to create and interpret results of formative and summative assessments 
• Ability to work positively and cooperatively with others 
• Highly skilled in the use of technology 
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress 
• Ability to be regularly, predictably and reliably at work 
• Ability to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities of  appropriately and safely supervising students 

Physical Demands: 

Routine physical activities are required to fulfill job responsibilities, such as the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of  force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, repetitive fine motor activities,  prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting is expected. Vision, hearing and verbal communications are  essential functions of this position.

The employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate,  reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the  essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the  supervisor. The employee will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for  Educators, all Meriwether County Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures,  and all other applicable professional performance criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all  employees. 

Additional Notes for Job Descriptions: 

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and  requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization.  Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform and they do not limit the right of the  employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly  unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or  task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Human Resources Director.)  

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide  occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the  minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other occupational qualifications and criteria may be  utilized as needed in the selection process.