About this role
Middle School Classroom Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Purpose of the position
To teach students, manage and maintain the classroom, and monitor assigned students.
Strategic Goal Area I Student Achievement
- 1. Plan with deep knowledge of content and delivery
- 2. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the curriculum
- 3. Plan interdisciplinary units with real-world connections
- 4. Use the curriculum to plan instruction and assessment
- 5. Use an organizing framework to plan instruction
- 6. Plan assessment to measure mastery of the curriculum
- 7. Demonstrate research-based strategies
- 8. Engage higher-order thinking skills
- 9. Utilize appropriate differentiation
- 10. Utilize flexible grouping practices
- 11. Utilize accessible technology
- 12. Demonstrate high expectation
- 13. Communicate learning expectations
- 14. Provide effective feedback
- 15. Utilize diagnostic assessment strategies
- 16. Utilize formative assessment strategies
- 17. Utilize summative assessment strategies
- 18. Utilizes data to design interventions
- 19. Promote academic progress across all content areasGPS and Non-GPS
Strategic Goal Area II Stakeholder Engagement and Loyalty
- 1. Foster a sense of community and belonging
- 2. Establish relationships with families and community
- 3. Communicate effectively with students, peers, administration, parents and public
- 4. Exhibit pleasant behavior and project a positive image when dealing with students, peers, administration, parents and public
- 5. Follow and enforce regulations concerning student conduct, discipline and attendance
Strategic Goal Area III Efficient and Effective Operational Processes
- 1. Maintain a positive learning environment
- 2. Maximize instructional time
- 3. Help students take responsibility for behavior and learning
Strategic Goal Area IV Continuous System and School Improvement
- 1. Grow professionally through job-embedded learning
- 2. Enhance knowledge and skills through professional learning
- 3. Work collaboratively with peers, administration and parents to ensure student success
- 4. Actively supports the school improvement plan
- 5. Any additional duties and responsibilities as prescribed by the system or individual school
OTHER EXPECTATIONS
- 1. Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia
- 2. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance /timeliness
- 3. Complete assignments and requirements on time and in compliance with directions
- 4. Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and file reports promptly
- 5. Maintain confidentiality of information and records for students and staff
JOB STANDARDS (Minimum qualifications needed to perform essential job functions):
Valid Georgia professional certification in the assigned teaching field
JOB LOCATION (Place(s) where work is performed):
Local school site
EQUIPMENT (Machines, devices, tools, etc., used in job performance):
Current Technology
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE (Needed for this job specifically):
- 1. Subject area knowledge
- 2. Communication skills
Name of Evaluation Instrument used for this job description:
Teacher Keys Effectiveness System
FLSA: Exempt
05/03/2023