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100 BERRYHILL DRIVE
JACKSON, TENNESSEE 38301
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
TEACHER
Under the supervision of the Director of Instruction and the Supervising Teacher, the teacher is responsible for performing duties in the following areas:
I. INSTRUCTION: Establishes appropriate instruction goals and related objectives consistent with the curriculum of WTSD, prepares instructional plans and materials incorporating principles of effective instruction: creates, selects, or modifies instructional plans and materials to accommodate learner differences.
II. TEACHING STRATEGIES: Provides a clear description of the learning task and its content; monitors learner understanding and reteaches as necessary; provides learners appropriate practice and review; and establishes and maintains learner involvement in the learning task.
III. EVALUATION: Uses information about learner performance to improve the instructional process; reports learner status and progress to learners and their parents.
IV. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: Establishes and maintains appropriate learner behavior, establishes and maintains a classroom climate conducive to learning; makes effective use of classroom resources; and follows WTSD Discipline Policy and Rules.
V. LEADERSHIP: Improves professional skills and knowledge; takes a leadership role in improving education; and performs professional responsibilities.
VI. COMMUNICATION: Uses correct grammar; signs fluently; follows WTSD’s Total Communication policy (Passes units in both receptive and expressive Signed English Program); written and oral communication is organized and clearly stated; vocabulary is appropriate to the level of the audience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
SALARY RANGE: Depending on degree and years of experience, ten month position
POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately
APPLICATIONS DUE: November 15 , 2007
SEND TO: Barbara Bone
Superintendent
100 Berryhill Drive
Jackson, Tennessee 38301
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