ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare Lesson Plans That Meet the Needs of Learners

• Ensure lessons are aligned to standards and represent a coherent sequence of learning.
• Prepare lessons with high levels of learning for all students.

Provide Quality Instruction That Leads to Student Understanding. 

• Assist students in taking responsibility for learning and monitor student learning.
• Provide multiple ways for students to make meaning of content.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to individual differences and developmental stages of students.

Maintain a Culture and Learning Environment That Promotes Student Learning

• Manage a learning-focused classroom community.
• Manage classroom space, time, and resources (including technology when appropriate) effectively for student learning.
• Create and maintain a classroom of respect for all students.
  
   

Maintain a High Level of Professionalism

• Engage in professional learning.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with colleagues, students, and families/guardians.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College/University
• Minimum Class "A" Mississippi Teaching Certificate
• Subject required endorsement(s) to be "highly qualified".

**All employees hired by the school district must pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check.**

Preferred Skills

• Works effectively in groups and is a team player.
• Deals with conflict effectively.
• Engages and motivates students to do their best.
• Takes the initiative to be a continuous learner.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills.