Middle School Teachers
To be considered, please apply on the SCPS Portal:
https://www.applitrack.com/southampton/onlineapp/
Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the Middle School Classroom Teacher will facilitate student success and academic growth. The Middle School Classroom Teacher will implement district-approved curriculum document teaching and student progress, activities, and outcomes. The teacher will also provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Duties
- Develops and administers school middle school curriculum consistent with district goals and objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Teaches all required subject matters assigned to the grade level, including reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to pupils in a classroom.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
- Conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
- Instruct students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of SCPS.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, professional meetings, or conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Supervises students in activities outside the classroom during the school day, including school transportation activities.
- Administers standardized tests by district testing programs.
Additional Duties
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent, Principal, and other central office administrators designated by the Superintendent.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of current teaching methods, educational pedagogy, and differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
- Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation about performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted during work.
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching.
- Strong communication skills; ability to write and speak clearly and accurately.
- Ability to work independently and multitask.
- Possesses strong organizational skills