Teacher 6-8

Job Title:

Teacher - Regular Education Reports to:

Principal Education, Certification, and Experience:

Minimum - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia teaching Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by

Georgia Professional Standards Commission Duties and Responsibilities Provides Instruction:

Teaches at an appropriate instructional level; provides content development to include standards based instruction and student learning-focused content development; builds for transfer by providing initial focus, content emphasis and linking,, and lesson summaries Assesses and encourages student progress by promoting student engagement and monitoring student progress; responds to student performance both adequate and inadequate; supports students Manages the learning environment: Uses time efficiently, handles non-instructional tasks efficiently and uses instructional time appropriately; maintains effective physical setting for instruction; maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom by monitoring behavior and intervening when necessary Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, student records, parents and colleagues Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents Is available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning and sending written communication Maintains confidentiality of students and student's records Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents Complies with school, system and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline Maintains regular and punctual attendance Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities Provides adequate information, plans and materials for substitute teacher Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly