Date Available:
07/01/2025

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Jackson Madison County School System

TITLE: Middle School Teacher

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

TERM: 10 months (200-day contract)

JOB GOAL: To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary learning environment that guides and encouraged students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:

Bachelor's degree as required by the State of Tennessee
Teacher's certificate with qualifying endorsement area
FBI/TBI Fingerprint/Background Clearance every five (5) years

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent might find appropriate and acceptable

EVALULATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts and maintains a highly organized and professionally functioning classroom.
Maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students.
Collaborates with other faculty in the delivery of appropriate instructional approaches.
Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with TN State standards including understanding, modeling and encouragement of independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning.
Shows empathy and understanding of students.
Proactively resolves problems that might arise with students and parents.
Facilitates parent/student/teacher conferences.
Continues professional development.
Follows policies established by Jackson Madison County School Board and Tennessee State Department of Education.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

RECOMMENDED APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Internal Candidate

Letter of Intent
Resume/Vita
Three Letters of Recommendation
TN Teacher License

External Candidate

JMCSS electronic application
Letter of Intent
Resume/Vita
Three Letters of Recommendation
TN Teacher License