JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Decision making skills
• Organization and planning skills
• Ability to tolerate high levels of stress
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to record and report daily written records
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to utilize classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly
• Ability to develop a positive rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community
• The capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students
• The willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support
• Prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change
• Commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation
• The competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions
• The skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network
• The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence
• The ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders
• The willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while:

*participating in ongoing instructional specific conversations

*collaboratively creating and executing clear, logical instructional plans

*coordinating instruction within and across grade levels

*trying out new ideas for improving student learning

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary
• Perform certain pastoral duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required Reasonable accommodations must be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.