Position Title:  Teacher - AFJROTC Instructor

 

Location:  Lafayette County School District 

 

Reports to: Building Principal   

 

Description of Position:   To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.  Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.    

                             

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing quality work that engages students in learning.
• Writing, speaking and presenting information.
• Knowing how to teach the subject(s) to students.
• Implementing the Mississippi College and Career Ready Standards that reflect the foundational expectations of what ALL students should know and be able to do in each grade.
• Recognizing and responding appropriately to individual differences in students.
• Differentiating instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels.
• Planning lessons in a logical sequence.
• Collaborating with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students.
• Using a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance.
• Utilizing technology and devices as a tool in the teaching and learning process.
• Using results of ongoing assessments to improve instruction 
• Providing an environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning.
• Consistently implementing approved disciplinary actions to allow for effective instruction and classroom management.
• Relating to parents and other community members in a positive and helpful manner.
• Participating in school and district professional development in order to support school improvement and support student learning.
• Attending regular and called faculty meetings
• Enforcing rules and regulations as stated in the teacher and student handbook.
• Adhering to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines.
• Maintaining accurate and complete records.
• Performing all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the principal in order to contribute to an effective school operation. 
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Performing other duties as assigned 

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Minimum Class “A” Mississippi Teaching Certificate issued by the Mississippi State Department of Education 
• All employees hired by the school district must pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check.
• Officer or enlisted member of the Air Force

Preferred Skills:

 

• Works effectively in groups and becomes a team player.
• Deals with conflict effectively.
• Engages and motivates students to do their best.
• Possesses adequate knowledge of their content area(s).
• Communicates with staff, students, parents and community effectively.
• Takes the initiative to be a continuous learner.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills.

 

Contract:

*238 Days