Ag Teacher (Middle Grades)

Position Title: Ag TeacherDepartment: SchoolEvaluation Instrument: TKESPay Grade: Teacher Pay ScalePay Type: Salaried - ExemptRetirement: TRSContract Work Year: 190 Days, 8 Hours Per DayReports to: School Principal and Any Other Assigned AdministratorMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of bachelor degree in education with a major or emphasis in the area of assignment. Valid Georgia professional teaching certification in the assigned teaching field. GOAL Contribute to the successful achievement of the Dodge County School District mission and major system priorities by supporting the effective organization and operations of the school environment to optimize student learning, instructional programs and related activities.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES TEACHING TASKS:Provides InstructionTeaches at an appropriate instructional levelProvides content developmentProvides teacher-focused content developmentProvides student-focused content developmentBuilds for transferProvides initial focusProvides content emphasis and linkingProvides lesson summariesAssesses and Encourages Student ProgressPromotes student engagementMonitors student progressResponds to student performanceResponds to adequate performancesResponds to inadequate performancesSupports studentsManages the Learning EnvironmentUses time efficientlyHandles non-instructional tasks efficientlyUses instructional time appropriatelyMaintains effective physical setting for instructionMaintains appropriate student behavior in the classroomMonitors behaviorIntervenes when necessaryGEORGIA TEACHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTeacher Duties and ResponsibilitiesFollows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students' records, parents and colleaguesInteracts in a professional manner with students and parentsIs available to students and parents for conferences according to system policiesFacilitates school-to-home communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communicationsMaintains confidentiality of students and students' recordsWorks cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parentsComplies with school, system, and state administrative regulations and board of education policiesConducts assigned classes at the times scheduledEnforces regulations concerning student conduct and disciplineIs punctualProvides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacherMaintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files reports promptly Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policyComplies with conditions as stated in contractDemonstrates professional practices in teachingModels correct use of language, oral and writtenDemonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of contentImplements designated curriculumDevelops Units Plans and maintains lesson plans as required by school policyAssigns reasonable tasks and homework to studentsActs in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilitiesAssumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settingsDuties and Responsibilities, prescribed by Local School and SystemFollows the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct for Educators as promulgated by the Georgia Professional Practices Commission to maintain a high level of ethical conduct in relationships dealing with students, with colleagues and with the public.Complies with all school rules, regulations and expectations prescribed by the school principal or other authority at the local school level in addition to all system policies, procedures and guidelines.Displays the proper attitude and cooperation necessary to function as an effective professional team member of the school staff; demonstrates respect for and acceptance of diverse opinions and views which may differ from one's own personal viewpoint. Carries out other duties as may be assigned by the principal, which may include supervisory responsibilities, bus duty, hall or cafeteria monitoring, club or activity sponsorship, athletic coaching, coordinating special programs or functions, serving on committees, and so forth.Professional Development Plan - each professional employee is expected to develop a plan to assure continued professional growth and enhancement of job-related skills.Performs other activities as may be required in specialized fields of instruction, which are specific to a particular job assignment.IMPORTANT NOTES ESSENTIAL DUTIES Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Chief Human Resources Officer.) It should also be noted the order of duties/ responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process. Revised: 2024