TITLE: STRINGS TEACHER 

QUALIFICATIONS:  
1. Bachelor's degree in education and/or related field 
2. Valid educational license  
3. Appropriate endorsement and/training for assigned course(s) 

SUPERVISES:   N/A    

REPORTS TO:  Supervising Administrator 

JOB GOAL: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. 

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to:  
1. Provides quality work that engages students in learning 
2. Possesses knowledge of subject matter content 
3. Recognizes and responds appropriately to individual differences in students 
4. Differentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels 
5. Implements adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals 
6. Plans lessons in a logical sequence 
7. Demonstrates knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects 
8. Reflects on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis 
9. Collaborates with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students 
10.  Uses a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance 
11. Uses formative assessment to improve instruction 
12. Assumes responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local, state, and federal standards 
13. Participates in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child Study 
14. Utilizes technology in the teaching and learning process 
15. Provides a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning 
16. Implements approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management 
17. Relates to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and helpful fashion 
18. Writes, speaks, and presents instruction in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner 
19. participates in self-initiated and school/district-initiated professional growth in order to maintain licensure and support school improvement efforts 
20. Adheres to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines 
21. Submits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately  
22. Accepts responsibility for, and inventories classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment 
23. Accepts the responsibilities of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administration 
24. Participates in departmental/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees as requested 
25. Attends school-related functions (e.g. PTA) outside the instructional day 
26. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance 
27. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan 
28. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor  

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:      Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees 

EVALUATION:       Annually