Purpose and Scope

　　This position is responsible for the professional instructions designed to provide academic, social, physical, and skills development for students in specific grades/subject areas to prepare the to be successful citizens and workers in the 21st century.

　　Essential Job Functions

　　Creates an educational environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and needs of the students; prepares instructional materials for classes assigned and provides written evidence of preparation to supervisor/administrator upon request.

　　Establishes a standard of classroom behavior; maintains classroom management in and outside of the school.

　　Assess the accomplishments of students on an established timetable, and provides written and oral progress reports to parents/guardians, administrators and selected staff; administers tests and assessments.

　　Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students within state and school requirements based on the educational, physical, and emotional levels of student development.

　　Confers with parents, administrators, specialists, mental health staff, and appropriate resource staff to develop educational programs for students.

　　Creates learning materials geared to students' abilities and interests.

　　Instructs students by using educational strategies and techniques to improve sensory mother and perceptual-motor development, perception, memory language, communication skills, cognition, social, and emotional development.

　　Motivates students and provides consistent reinforcement of learning skills, and provides continuous assessment and feedback to students for all learning activities.

　　Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, and district and administrative regulations.

　　Assists administration in implementing all policies, and rules governing student activities and conduct.

　　Sponsors student activities/clubs/teams/organization and tutors students as requested.

　　Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Requires a Bachelor's degree and endorsement in the grade/subject taught with a valid Tennessee certificate. Must be highly qualified. Governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the collective bargaining agreement. Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position.

　　Physical Requirements and Working Environment

　　Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis; and some dexterity in operating office equipment; must be able to use hands and fingers for sign language.

　　Unavoidable Hazards: The position is exposed to no unusual environmental hazards.

　　Sensory (ADA) Requirements: The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities.

　　AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

　　The district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the District to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Self-motivation

　　High energy level

　　Verbal and written communication skills

　　Attention to detail

　　High work standards

　　Problem solving

　　Organizing and planning

　　Learning orientation

　　Critical thinking

　　Stress tolerance

　　Flexibility

　　Adaptability

　　Initiative

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　　Subject (For instructional/instructional support positions) ESL

　　Posted Date 1 month ago (1/12/2024 5:45 PM)

　　Location Name Sherwood Middle School

　　Category English as a Second Language Teacher

　　# of Openings 1

　　Close Date 5/31/2024

　　Position Type (Portal Searching) Regular Full-Time