Middle School Science Teacher

Teacher

To give instruction to the students in the areas assigned by the Board, Director of Schools, and Principal.

Provide full, willing and helpful cooperation in carrying out all reasonable instructions or extra assignments which are given by the principal before, during and after the school day

Provide instruction to the students in the areas assigned by the Board, Director of Schools, and Principal

Record accurately the number of students present and absent each day in the manner prescribed by the Board, Director of Schools, and Principal

Follow the Tennessee curriculum standards and local course of study, to follow rules and regulations of the state and policies of the local Board, and to follow administrative procedures at the school and system level

Maintain positive relationships with the home, parent(s) and the community

Keep parent(s) duly informed of the child's progress (through a variety of methods) and hold conference with parents and appropriate others as necessary

Responsible for reporting any reasonable suspicions related to a child's health or welfare as a result of abuse or neglect to the appropriate state/community agency, as well as the principal

Abide by the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics

Participate in appropriate and required staff development sessions at the school and/or system level

Ensure that the use of the district's resources (time, money, people) are used in the most strategic and effective way possible

Follow the appropriate complaint/grievance process: report concern to the principal first, next to the Complaint Officer for the system, the Director of Schools, and finally to the Board

Report all accidents/injuries on the required form to the principal in a timely manner

Properly supervise students

Keep a current class record and submit it to the principal upon request and at the end of the year

Keep a complete cumulate record on each child

Maintain a clean, orderly, safe classroom

Administer appropriate assessments, record scores on cumulate records, interpret test scores as needed, and analyze assessment data in an effort to improve instruction and student learning

Plan, prepare, implement, assess instructional lessons that teach the standards and are appropriate for individual student needs

Maintain proper classroom and school order that supports student learning

Project a positive image of the LSSD at all times and support district goals

Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of district information

Support the effective delivery of a high quality of education for all students

Provide exceptional levels of professional support and service to staff and public

May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities

Successful completion of Criminal Justice fingerprint/background process and drug screen

Appropriate Attendance Record

Dress neatly and appropriately, according to system staff dress code

Provide thirty days notice of resignation so that an appropriate replacement may be found

All teachers shall be licensed in accordance with state law and the regulations of the Tennessee Department of Education. Such license shall be on file in the Director of School's Office prior to beginning employment

It is the responsibility of the employee to secure a certificate and to maintain its validity

The Lebanon Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.