8th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher: MMS

2025-2026 School Year

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at designated times unless the

appropriate administrator/supervisor has been notified.

2. Prepares for assigned classes and provides written evidence of preparation that reflects

long-term/short-term goals and objectives to be achieved.

3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the

maturity and interests of students within the limits of the resources of the district.

4. Use state and district standards to guide instruction and focus on content mastery for all

students.

5. Discerns students' needs and refers, when appropriate, to school personnel who can best

provide assistance.

6. Establishes and maintains appropriate open lines of communication with students and

patrons concerning academic and behavioral progress.

7. Plans and implements instructional programs/strategies to meet the individual needs,

interests, and abilities of students.

8. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.

9. Assists administration in developing and implementing policies, rules, and regulations.

10. Demonstrates stated criteria for effective teaching performance.

11. Attends and participates in faculty, PLC (Professional Learning Communities), department

meetings, and professional activities, and serves on site/district committees as required.

12. Accepts responsibility and arrives punctually for activities and duties as assigned.

13. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with co-workers.

14. Is actively involved in professional growth activities and plans collaboratively with

colleagues.

15. Maintains appropriate emotional control, physical health, and personal appearance.

16. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility as relates to school equipment and supplies.

17. Analyzes student data and assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis,

providing progress reports as required through report cards and parent-teacher

conferences.

18. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records and other school-related paperwork

accurately and within stated timelines as required by law, district policy, and administrative

regulations.

19. Participates in Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) conferences as needed.

20. Maintains confidentiality.

21. Effectively integrates technology to enhance and support instruction.

22. Abides by all district, state, and federal laws, policies, and procedures.

23. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to stand, walk, and squat frequently.

Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently.

Ability to do outside duties in inclement weather.

Ability to walk or move long distances from location to location around the building multiple times each day.