Primary/ Elementary English Teacher

Regular Education Teacher

To provide a safe classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for college and career readiness in accordance with each student's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. Plans lessons that meet the diversity of students' backgrounds, cultures, skills, learning levels, language proficiencies, interests, and special needs. Selects instructional goals that incorporate higher level learning for all students. Plans units of instruction that are in alignment with state content standards and represents a coherent sequence of learning. Collects and organizes data from assessments to provide feedback to students and adjusts lessons and instruction as necessary. Incorporates assessments into instructional planning that demonstrate high expectations for all students. Demonstrates deep knowledge of content during instruction. Actively engages students in the learning process. Uses questioning and discussion techniques to promote higher order thinking skills. Bring multiple perspectives to the delivery of content. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning targets. Manages classroom space and resources effectively for student learning. Creates and maintains a climate of safety, respect, and support for all students. Maximizes time available for instruction. Establishes and maintains a culture of learning to high expectations. Manages student behavior to provide productive learning opportunities for all students. Engages in continuous professional learning and applies new information learned in the classroom. Demonstrates professionalism and high ethical standards; acts in alignment with the Mississippi Code of Ethics. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, parents, and/or legal guardians regarding student progress and student needs. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school procedures. Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings. Collaborates with colleagues and is an active member of a professional learning community in the school.

Hold a valid Mississippi Teaching License in the area hired to teach.