Middle School 8th Grade English Language Arts

Job Title: Middle School English Language Arts

• The teacher is responsible for providing meaningful instruction designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual student growth, and creating and maintaining an environment conducive to learning.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Arkansas teaching license or enrolled in an approved Arkansas program for adding licensure
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
• An understanding of teaching and the duties of a teacher as an educational leader

REPORTS TO:

• Building Principal
• Superintendent

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter appropriate to grade level/course assignment.
• Provides meaningful instruction to students to enhance student learning and increase student engagement.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain awareness and understanding of the district's crisis management plan.
• Utilize appropriate supplementary materials in lesson planning and presentation to enhance learning.
• Communicate in a manner that is effective and appropriate to the age and/or ability level of students.
• Incorporate appropriate assessment to provide feedback on a student's mastery of material and attainment of specific instructional requirements.
• Assist the administration in implementing the Drew Central School District Code of Conduct at the building and classroom level to provide a safe school and classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Create lesson plans and activities to implement district-approved curriculum and Arkansas learning goals.
• Participate in building, grade level, and subject area committees.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain and submit accurate records including student attendance, grades, and discipline, as well as others required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Complete and submit forms and required reports promptly.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns.
• Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team, LPAC, or other student assistance teams as requested.
• Implement special educational plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs, and individual health plans.
• Take steps to counteract prejudices based on race, religion, gender, age, disabilities, or personal attributes to foster a learning community, which respects all participants.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination, and harassment as directed by Board of Education policy.
• Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher.
• Provide and accept constructive criticism for improvement of teaching and learning.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with parents and co-workers to support the mission of the school district.
• Maintain professional relationships with students.
• Prepare students for local and state assessments.
• Respond to administrative requests promptly.
• Comply with all federal and state laws and district policies.
• Comply with regulations as to hours of arrival and departure from school.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent walking throughout the school campus
• Moderate lifting or carrying (less than 30 pounds).
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity for the use of office equipment and technology.
• Maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem-solving skills while under stress.
• Must be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making.
• Perform all duties safely and responsibly. Observe all safety precautions.