Interim Middle School Teacher

Potential long term placement to cover multiple interims.

Job Title:

Teacher

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports To:

Principal

Date:

February 2023

Purpose of Job:

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

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities:  The following duties are normal for this job.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned as needed.

General Responsibilities/Essential Functions:  

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 dayProvide instruction to the students in the areas assigned by the Board, Director of Schools, and PrincipalRecord accurately the number of students present and absent each day in the manner prescribed by the Board, Director of Schools, and PrincipalFollow 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 levelMaintain positive relationships with the home, parent(s) and the communityKeep parent(s) duly informed of the child's progress (through a variety of methods) and hold conference with parents and appropriate others as necessaryResponsible 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 principalAbide by the Tennessee Teacher Code of EthicsParticipate in appropriate and required staff development sessions at the school and/or system levelEnsure that the use of the district's resources (time, money, people) are used in the most strategic and effective way possibleFollow 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 BoardReport all accidents/injuries on the required form to the principal in a timely mannerProperly supervise studentsKeep a current class record and submit it to the principal upon request and at the end of the yearKeep a complete cumulate record on each childMaintain a clean, orderly, safe classroomAdminister appropriate assessments, record scores on cumulate records, interpret test scores as needed, and analyze assessment data in an effort to improve instruction and student learningPlan, prepare, implement, assess instructional lessons that teach the standards and are appropriate for individual student needsMaintain proper classroom and school order that supports student learning 

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Project a positive image of the LSSD at all times and support district goalsMaintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of district informationSupport the effective delivery of a high quality of education for all studentsProvide exceptional levels of professional support and service to staff and publicMay operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activitiesSuccessful completion of Criminal Justice fingerprint/background process and drug screenAppropriate Attendance RecordDress neatly and appropriately, according to system staff dress codeProvide thirty days notice of resignation so that an appropriate replacement may be foundPlease note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Employees are expected to fulfill other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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 employmentIt is the responsibility of the employee to secure a certificate and to maintain its validity.  When a teacher's contract must be terminated because the teachers' certificate has lapsed or otherwise becomes invalid, the Director of School shall immediately suspend the teacher without pay pending disposition of the matter.  The teacher shall be notified of the reason for the suspension and given an opportunity for a hearing before the BoardAll teachers shall demonstrate competency based on the current job assignment and performance standards as outlined in the appropriate state model for local evaluationSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Principal or Director of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

Abilities/Physical Requirements

Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for active light work in a classroom setting.

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.

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