About This Role
Teaching subject matter and skills to students within the Huntsville City School System is the core of this teaching role, contributing to their development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens. The role involves providing guidance and instruction to students at Morris Middle School.
Responsibilities
- Plan comprehensive, educational courses of study as approved by the HCS Board of Education
- Correlate lesson plans, learning activities, and educational materials that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of assigned students
- Teach assigned students in a manner that motivates students to succeed academically and contributes to the development of students’ intellectual, emotional, and social skills
- Provide a balanced program of individualized and group instruction, demonstration, activities, and work time in order to adapt the curriculum to meet students’ varying learning styles
- Provide opportunities for observation, lecture, inquiry, group discussion, and investigation
- Create lesson plans and courses of study that demonstrate an understanding and recognize the impact of a student’s cultural, ethnic, and social background, special needs, and individual learning style on their motivation to learn and achieve academically
- Guide students in the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons while striving to implement the school district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals
- Establish and enforce appropriate classroom rules and procedures in accordance with district policies
- Maintain clear standards of student behavior in order to achieve an orderly, functional environment conducive to learning
- Collaborate with other teachers as appropriate to evaluate and discuss students’ needs and progress
- Develop lessons and activities in accordance with the adopted curriculum
- Coordinate instructional efforts, identify academic and behavioral issues, and make referrals to HCS personnel or other professionals as needed
- Work with a variety of HCS staff as needed to make necessary accommodations for students as required by Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans
- Integrate appropriate teaching plans and strategies into the district’s curriculum to effectively meet students’ needs
- Communicate effectively with students’ parents to establish rapport, discuss academic progress, communicate expectations, develop plans for improvement, answer inquiries, and assist in resolving existing and potential issues
- Provide a solid educational foundation in accordance with each student’s needs and abilities while maintaining confidentiality
- Update student records regarding daily attendance and earned grades in the student management database
