1770 High School Spanish Teacher

NOTICE OF VACANCYJackson Madison County School SystemTITLE: High School Teacher

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

TERM: 10 months (200-day contract)JOB GOAL: To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a high school learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor's degree as required by the State of Tennessee
• Teacher's certificate with qualifying endorsement area
• FBI/TBI Fingerprint/Background Clearance every five (5) years

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent might find appropriate and acceptable

EVALULATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts and maintains a highly organized and professionally functioning classroom.
• Maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students.
• Collaborates with other faculty in the delivery of appropriate instructional approaches.
• Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with TN State standards including understanding, modeling and encouragement of independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning.
• Shows empathy and understanding of students.
• Proactively resolves problems that might arise with students and parents.
• Facilitates parent/student/teacher conferences.
• Continues professional development.
• Follows policies established by Jackson Madison County School Board and Tennessee State Department of Education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.