Middle/High School Teacher
RESPONSIBILITIES
o Curriculum development and instruction
o Build a safe and productive classroom culture
o Effectively implement delivery of lessons and adhere to the daily schedule
o Maintain attendance, progress, behavior, safety, and evaluation records for all students
o Provide students with daily feedback and plan for individual learning needs
o Establish and maintain good communication with parents through weekly notes, telephone contacts, email, etc.
o Adhere to all school policies, procedures, and guidelines
o Other duties as assigned
COMMITMENT TO SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM CULTURE
o Work collaboratively with your grade level team
o Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers, and families
o Attend and participate in all faculty, personal development, and team meetings
o Communicate openly with faculty and staff
o Develop positive rapport with students
o Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment
GROWTH MINDSET
o Pursue challenging professional goals each year
o Willingness to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement
o Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year
QUALIFICATIONS
o Bachelor’s degree
o Valid Tennessee teaching license with appropriate endorsement(s)
o Pass a criminal background check
o CPR/First Aid Certification
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
o Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members
o Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills
o Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students
o Maintain high personal standards and integrity
o Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families
CGLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Board of Education will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. CGLA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.