Teacher

Teach Georgia - Calhoun, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Calhoun, GA

About the position

This position provides appropriate learning experiences and educational opportunities based on knowledge of each child and plans for his/her maximum development. The role involves demonstrating effective communication skills, facilitating home-school communication, and using assessment results to improve instructional programs. The teacher is responsible for providing instruction based on designed curriculum and individual student needs, while also participating in professional development activities to enhance knowledge and remain current in best practices.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills with students, parents and other school personnel.
• Is available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies.
• Facilitates home-school communication by holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication.
• Uses state, benchmark and other test results to develop and improve the instructional program for all students assigned to the teacher.
• Serves all students with appropriate instructional strategies at appropriate levels.
• Follows direct/or school prescribed assessment strategies and procedures.
• Mitigates deficiencies through a Professional Learning Plan for improvement, if required.
• Implements a Professional Growth Plan or Goal each year.
• Provides instruction based on designed curriculum and/or individual student needs.
• Demonstrates adequate, current knowledge of subject matter.
• Uses research based best practices throughout instruction.
• Effectively assesses and encourages student progress by promoting engagement, monitoring student progress, responding to adequate and inadequate performances and showing support of students in an appropriate manner.
• Participates in professional organizations and staff development activities.
• Completes reports, documentation, duties and other assignments in a prompt and professional manner.
• Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics.
• Maintains a professional attitude with students, parents, community and other school employees.
• Attends/participates in faculty meetings and other assignment meetings.
• Serves on a variety of school committees to continually improve student learning.
• Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance.
• Assumes responsibilities for supervising students on Campus while away from building on school-related activities.
• Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for a substitute teacher.
• Keeps adequate records and upholds confidentiality of students and records.
• Maintains accurate records to document student performance and attendance.
• Adheres to the dress code described in the Calhoun City Schools Board of Education policy.
• Adheres to the chain of command.
• Manages the learning environment by using time efficiently, maintaining an effective physical setting for instruction and maintaining appropriate student behavior.
• Incorporates the use of technology into instruction in an appropriate manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Must hold a current Georgia teaching certificate or meet the professional qualifications as outlined in the Consolidate LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP).

Benefits

• CCS Certified Salary Schedule
• Retirement: TRS
• Contract Work Year: 10 Months