Middle School TeacherFirst Baptist School of Charleston
Job Summary
Middle School Classroom Teacher (Grades 7-8)
Location: James Island Campus
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the James Island Principal and Assistant Prinicpal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing FBS-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Performance Responsibilities:
- Develops and administers the middle school curriculum consistent with school 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 so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Teaches all required subject matters as assigned to the grade level, which may include reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music, to pupils in a classroom, utilizing the course of study adopted by FBS
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
- Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the FBS.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn about current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by 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 FBS 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 school 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 that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with FBS testing programs.
- Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the JI Principal and Assistant Principal as designated by the Head of School.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment:
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones.
Travel Requirements:
Travels to school buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon 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 with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Education:
Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to the teaching assignment.
Masters Degree preferred.
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Education:
Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to the teaching assignment.
Masters Degree preferred.
Experience:
Two years of successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.
