Position:                      8th Grade Communication Arts       

Term:                           2015-2016 School Year

Classification:            Certified

Qualifications:           Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate, required

                                    Bachelor’s degree, required

Supervisory:                No

Reports to:                  Principal

Joplin Schools is looking for an outstanding individual to teach middle school communication arts/gifted education. This individual must have a strong background in communication arts and the knowledge and skills to work effectively with middle school age students.   The ideal candidate should demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm, be energetic, and be capable of being a team member willing to work hard to help increase academic achievement. 

General Expectations:

•          Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.

•          Supports the value of education.

•          Complies with the privacy rights of students.

•          Safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.

•          Communicates effectively with all the members of the school district and community.

•          Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.

•          Reacts to change productively.

•          Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.

•          Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes.

•          Ensures that all activities conform to district, state, or federal guidelines.

Essential Functions:

•          Provide instruction to students

•          Create and implement a classroom disciplinary plan

•          Create lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction

•          Participate in building, grade level and subject area committees

•          Participate in professional development activities

•          Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades and discipline

•          Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner

•          Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns

•          Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination and harassments as directed by Board policy

•          Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher

•          Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously

Move around the classroom

Read handwritten or printed material

Attendance

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position. 

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment.

Condition and environment of a typical classroom setting

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.