26-27 Elementary Teacher 1st Bovina

Elementary TeacherJOB GOAL: To teach students in a manner that they can apply the knowledge and skillrequired for College and Career Readiness in accordance with the Mississippi Framework andCommon Core Curriculum.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Students and their learning.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing the course of study required by the Mississippi Frameworks and Common Core.Implements the strategies outlined by the district.Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each studentUses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, cooperative learning, lecture, discovery, etc.Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instructionEstablishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroomEvaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reportsCommunicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school programIdentifies student need and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problemsCreates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centersMaintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activitiesParticipates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with state/district guidelinesSupervises students in out of classroom activities during the day and on all field lessonsAdministers group standardized tests in accordance with state/district testing programsParticipates in Professional Learning Communities, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activitiesUses student data to guide instruction and professional developmentOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; Experience preferred but not required. Possession of (or eligible for) a valid regular Mississippi teaching certificateTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT