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6th Grade English Teacher – SKMS (2020-2021 School Year) – Harrisonburg City Public Schools – Harrisonburg, VA
HARRISONBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Teacher
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Develops and implements an instructional
program that will effectively provide the best possible education
for each student.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possesses or qualify for a Virginia Collegiate Professional license with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.
- Possesses outstanding knowledge and skill in the assigned instructional area and demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the learning process,
- Demonstrates knowledge of instructional strategies and skills related to scientifically-based research and its implementation.
- Proficiency in public speaking and written communication to express and/or exchange ideas
- Emotionally mature, objective and sensitive to people and their concerns. Able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, families, administration, staff, co-workers and community agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Planning and Assessment:
- Establishes and implements daily written lesson plans.
- Evaluates student learning and revises instruction accordingly.
- Structures teaching to encourage independent thinking by students.
- Effectively prepares/uses instructional materials and technology resources.
Instruction:
- Maintains appropriate expectations for all students.
- Differentiates instruction.
- Maintains appropriate student classroom behavior.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the subject/grade.
- Demonstrates resourcefulness and flexibility.
- Displays enthusiasm for teaching.
- Utilizes strategies to meet class objectives, student needs and abilities.
- Effectively motivates students.
- Manages Instructional time wisely.
Safety and Learning Environment:
- Provides an appropriate learning environment.
Communication:
- Models acceptable written and oral expressions
- Effectively communicates with students, parents and the community.
- Provides appropriate feedback to students
Professionalism and Community Relations:
- Uses measures of student learning to improve instruction.
- Models professional, moral and ethical standards and personal integrity.
- Participates in meaningful and continuous process of professional development.
- Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with peers, staff, parents and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population.
- Provides services to the professional, the school division and/or the community.
- Displays professionalism:
- Demonstrates good attendance and punctuality
- Submits required reports on time and meets other deadlines
- Maintains accurate records
- Follows proper channels of communication
- Appropriately maintains confidentiality
- Is familiar with and abides by School Board policies, regulations and school procedures
Other:
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintains appropriate state licensure; assumes responsibility for and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to keep materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date.
- Follows appropriate safety procedures and properly maintains equipment.
- Responds to telephone, email and in-person requests, inquiries and questions in a professional, polite and responsive manner.
- Attends all required meetings.
- Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities. Respects the worth, dignity and individual differences of
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Instructional Supervisor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Light work, lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
- Stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch.
- Regular contact with staff members and administrators is required.
- Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
REPORTS TO: Principal
One of the following is required:
Statement of Eligibility
Provisional
Collegiate Professional
Post Graduate Professional
With an Endorsement in
Middle Education Grades 4-8
Middle Education Grades 6-8
Middle Education Grades 6-8: English
English
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet the
physical demands.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 200 Day Contract
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SALARY SCALE: Teacher Salary Scale
EVALUATION: Performance on this job will be evaluated in
accordance with school policy and administrative regulations on
evaluation of licensed personnel.
The above is intended to describe the essential functions of and
requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be
construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties,
responsibilities and requirements of this position.
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