CLASS TITLE:

Middle School Teacher

REPORTS TO:

Principal

BASIC FUNCTION:

To help students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will contribute to their educational and social development.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

The teacher cooperates, as requested, in the development of annual objectives for the school and plans an instructional program that incorporates these objectives.

The teacher incorporates learner objectives compatible with the subject, grade level, established curriculum and middle school student needs.

The teacher assesses his/her instructional program to determine its effectiveness.

The teacher maintains an effective program by establishing and maintaining an adequate knowledge of subject areas and child growth and development of middle school students.

The teacher ensures that the instruction, materials and procedures are appropriate for the subject being taught and for the needs of the students.

The teacher sees that application and practice are used by students to acquire or reinforce a concept or skill.

The teacher encourages students, parents and others to become actively involved in daily instructional activities.

The teacher assesses individual student abilities to devise techniques that will accommodate student differences in rates of learning, styles of learning and ability levels. These techniques may involve long-term or short-term grouping or the differentiating of materials and equipment.

The teacher monitors individual student achievement on a continuous basis, employs a variety of teaching methods to meet middle school student needs, and provides remediation as required.

The teacher uses professional classroom management techniques to maintain a suitable instructional environment.

The teacher shows respect for the dignity and worth of all students, values cultural differences, and maintains communication with parents.

The teacher accepts responsibility for non-instructional duties as may be assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, Board, or other administrative personnel.

The teacher complies with laws, rules, and regulations established to carry out the school program.

Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Ability to:

Work effectively with middle school students.

To communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Holds a bachelor’s degree and required Kentucky certification for assigned position.

Salary Table 1

Board Approved 02/19/08