Position:  Business/Sports Marketing  Classroom Teacher

Reports To:   Building Principal and Superintendent(s)

Type Position: Exempt 

Qualifications:

• Certification from the state of Missouri to teach
• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred

The Teacher is responsible for all educational instruction which will foster and accelerate their academic, intellectual, physical, social and career development. 

Other requirements – 

Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the Board of Education.  

Ability to complete tasks in a discrete and confidential manner. 

JOB GOAL: 

To Carry out the implementation of district approved curriculum, be professional, and successfully comply with evaluation criteria as carried out by district administration and district initiatives.

Term Of Employment:

In accordance with the board adopted school calendar.  

Compensation:

As approved by the Marshall Public Schools Board of Education

Paid Time Off (PTO):

In accordance with the district-adopted paid leave policy and schedule

Evaluation:

 Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.  

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Become familiar with, enforce and follow all Board policies, regulations, administrative procedures, other directions given by district administrators and state and federal laws as they affect the performance of job duties. 
• Consistent and regular attendance. Come to work and leave work at the time specified by the employee handbook or by the employee’s supervisor.? 
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a positive environment where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.  
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with  varying backgrounds, learning styles, and needs.   
• Assist in assessments and changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.   
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.   
• Ensure student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group,  subject area, and/or program classification.   
• Participate in training opportunities as established by District Administration and Title I instructors.  

1. Follow and abide by District adopted curriculum and pacing guides appropriately, as directed by District Administration. 

1. Maintain - Courteous and professional relationships with pupils, parents/guardians, teachers and other employees of the district and all patrons of the district.
2. Organization - Keeps track of assignments, due dates and completion of assignments. 

Tasks are organized, prioritized, and planned out.  Materials, equipment, and work area are clean, organized, and ready.

1. Performance - Clerical duties as directed. 
2. Professionalism – Represents district and board values in daily work and interactions.  Follows through appropriately and keeps his or her word.  Demonstrates consideration and respect for others.
3. Professionally - Represent the school and the District in interactions with parents, staff and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner. 
4. Quality of Work – Work is accurate, thorough, neat, and completed in a timely manner.
5. Quantity of Work – Effectively produces work in accordance with job description and the district, department, and building needs.
6. Relationships and Communication – Develops and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Never has personal relationships with students that cross professional and legal boundaries, does not cross lines with social issues between teacher and peer, uses positive and appropriate communication.
7. Safety – Follows safety guidelines.  Maintains and promotes a safe work environment.
8. Submit - All required reports or paperwork at the time requested.  
9. Supervises - Students in and out-of-classroom as assigned.  
10. Accommodations: Follows IEP/504 and in the absence of specific directives makes assertions as to what are reasonable accommodations if there is a need to meet a student where they are.
11. Has a good working relationship with regular staff members, special staff members, and students.
12. Serves on district committees as assigned. 
13. Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

Must be willing to learn and comply with district initiatives that involve technical and program skills.  Such as but not limited to, financial software, Word Processing, Excel, Google Suite, PowerSchool, AESOP, as well as proficiency with computer based communication expectations.

Attendance:

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Must follow district policy on employee absences. 

Computation:

Ability to define problems, and prioritize job tasks. 

Hearing:

Must be able to hear a conversation in a noisy environment .

Language:

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

1. Communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. 
2. Read, analyze and interpret administrative correspondence and directives as well as Board policy and handbooks.
3. Keep student information confidential according to FERPA when required by law, except for from the building administration.

Physical Demands:

• Move in and around buildings and grounds, attend meetings and supervise designated areas.  
• Hear a conversation in a noisy environment. 
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.  
• Occasionally be required to be outside in temperatures below freezing and above 100 degrees.  
• Work irregular or extended hours for specific school events, such as school programs or conferences. 

Technology:

Basic computer skills, ability to learn new programs quickly, and manage the following: Basic Computer Word Processing, and Google Suites. 

Condition and Environment 

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment; however, the individual who holds this position will occasionally be required to be outside in temperatures below freezing and above 100 degrees.

The individual who holds this position is occasionally, as designated in their contract, required to work irregular or extended hours for specific school events, such as school programs or conferences. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Marshall Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sex, gender, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions. 

Acknowledgement

I have read the complete job description and am able to fulfill the duties of the position as described. 

Employee Signature _________________________________________   Date _____________

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The employee supervises students in the class, paraprofessionals and volunteers. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month employee. Salary to be established by the Board of Education.