BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Under direction, teach and instruct students in Grades 7 and 8, or a combination of these grade levels in academic, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas: plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational program; assist students in making appropriate life style adjustments, and in the determination of career and vocational choices; and to do other related functions as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach and instruct in subject matter areas commonly found in a middle school education program, including reading, language arts, social science, physical and life science, fine arts, physical education, and mathematics.
• Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
• Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and laboratory experiences.
• Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using technology, materials, books, and other learning aids.
• Provide instruction in citizenship and other subject matter specified by legal mandate, District policy, and administrative regulations.
• Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.
• Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
• Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilizethe time available for instructional activities.
• Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
• Review, analyze, evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Administer and monitor group tests
• Counsel, confer with and communicate with parents, school, and District personnel regarding pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.
• Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate pupil learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities.
• Plans, creates, and maintains an effective learning environment through the utilization of functional and aesthetically conceived displays, exhibits, bulletin boards, interest, learning and activity centers.
• Select appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Knowledge of:

Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of upper level, elementary level pupils; academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of upper elementary level pupils; educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and educational trends and research findings pertaining to upper elementary programming; behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures; socio-economic and cultural background differences of the school population.

ABILITY TO:

Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for pupils at the upper elementary level; provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds; effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of pupils, and design, develop, and implement sound instructional and educational programs; provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment; perform research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instructional programs and innovative and creative pilot projects designed to enhance pupil educational opportunities and experiences.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position must perform in carrying out the essential functions of the position.

Physical Demands:  Walk, look downward, turn neck (up to continuously) sit, bend, (frequently); stand, stoop, squat, reach, push, pull, (Occasionally; kneel, crawl). Climb (infrequently); grasp/manipulate materials & supplies (continuously); lift items to 10 pounds (frequently), carry to 10 pounds (occasionally), use seeing, hearing and speaking (continuous, in class).

 Working Conditions:  Indoor classrooms, exposure to: student noise, odors of food and science projects, possible communicable diseases or unruly students.  Outdoor schoolyard and grounds, exposure to; temperatures, dust, pesticides and smoke (seasonally).

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

The information contained in this job information is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Certification Requirement:

• Possession of a degree from an accredited college or university
• Possession of a valid Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential and possession of a Single Subject Teaching Credential or Subject Matter Authorization in assigned subject area.
• CLAD or BCLAD Certification or other English Learner Authorization
• NCLB certified

Middle School Teacher PESD 2012