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General Education Teacher (Elementary, Middle & High) (All Subjects Available)
Career Insights for Middle / High School Teacher (Other)
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What they do
A Middle or High School Teacher teaches middle school students, usually in grades 6 - 12, in a public or private school. Teaches one subject, or a group of subjects, such as math and science; works with one class all year or teaches different classes of students throughout the day. May mentor students, coach a school team or advise a student club. May specialize in working with students learning English or students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$61,293 / year median in Missouri
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
- Holds or is eligible for a teaching license, with the appropriate grade-level and/or subject-area endorsement.
- Demonstrates knowledge of subject content, curriculum, and methodology of effective teaching.
- Skilled in the use of multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
- Able to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, administrators, and parents.
- Demonstrates skill in oral and written communication and excellent human relations skills. Position-Specific Requirements The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.
- Establishes a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to learning and enables each student to demonstrate agency, ownership, and self-reflection.
- Designs and implements authentic and engaging learning experiences using the provided curriculum and effective strategies to maximize student achievement, employing a variety of instructional materials.
- Uses a variety of resources and technology to promote the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving.
- Applies knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
- Personalizes instruction based upon the needs of students and manages time to maximize student learning opportunities.
- Assesses student growth as related to the curriculum.
- Adheres to district assessment and grading policy guidelines.
- Analyzes assessment data to refine teaching and learning experiences and inform instructional practices.
- Continually communicates with students and parents/guardians to keep them informed of the students' progress in meeting instructional objectives.
- Manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure the environment is conducive to learning; assists and participates in managing student behavior in other parts of the school or work site.
- Plans instructional activities with other professional staff, both school- and non-school-based, to maximize learning opportunities.
- Supports colleagues, students, parents, and community stakeholders to promote student learning and mastery of content and competencies.
- May direct the work of para educators, student teachers, and volunteers to provide an effective learning environment.
- Participates actively in the school's professional learning community, as appropriate, to deepen the understanding of curriculum, content, and competencies and to create assessments that measure lesson/unit mastery.
- Communicates clearly, concisely, and professionally in all written and oral language.
- Performs other duties as assigned.