Elementary & Secondary Teacher

FLSA Status:                        Exempt                                      

Department/Location:      BFMS

Pay Grade:                          TLC 1                  

Salary Range:                     $45,000 - $78,019  

JOB DESCRIPTION:  To develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student.

Qualifications:

            •           Hold a valid Virginia teaching license with specific endorsement in the area(s) to which assigned.

            •           Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Reports to:                   Principal

Performance Responsibilities:

A.         Professional Performance

•           comply with school and school board policies and regulations,

•           practice and promote positive interaction with and among administration, faculty and staff,

•           relate positively to parents and other community representatives,

•           demonstrate professional growth,

•           help promote a positive school climate/environment,

•           prompt and accurate with required records and reports,

•           demonstrate command of standard English, both spoken and written,

•           accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school,

•           use instructional and planning time effectively,

•           assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment and facilities,

•           assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher's  care, and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect and courtesy with students.

B.         Instructional Performance

1.         Interpersonal Relations:

•           practice and promote positive interaction with and among students,

•           demonstrate enthusiasm for learning,

•           demonstrate interest in students, and

•           encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.

 2.          Subject Matter

•           demonstrate knowledge of the subject being taught and

•           demonstrate ability to adjust presentation of subject content to students' needs and interests, and academic strengths and weaknesses.

3.         Planning/Materials

•           Maintain an organized program of instruction based on effective short and long range plans,

•           exhibit evidence of effective lessons plans, and utilize a variety of appropriate materials and resources.

4.          Techniques/Delivery:

•           communicate lesson objectives and its importance to students,

•           utilize appropriate and varied teaching techniques and learning activities,

•           use out-of-class assignments, when appropriate to support instructional objectives, and maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and to inform appropriate persons.

5.          Classroom Management:

•           maintain discipline appropriate to learning situation,

•           keep students on task, and use positive reinforcement and constructive criticism to maintain good student discipline.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:    Ten-month contract.  Salary to be established by the Board. 

EVALUATION:           Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's  policy and administrative regulations of certificated personnel.

Franklin County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.