MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Section 2 – Instruction
Job Title: Teacher – High School Review Date: 7/1/2019
Reports To: Principal Reviewed By: Secondary Education
Supervisor
Supervises: Work
Calendar:
10 mos/200 Days
Minimum
Qualifications:
TN Professional Educator’s License.
Purpose of Job: To provide instruction in a positive and productive manner, both in a group and individual
setting, that leads to an increase in achievement, mastery of state curriculum standards, and
student’s success.
Essential Job Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other
duties may be required and assigned.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of
the students, and will foster future growth and opportunities for students.
• Establishes clear expectations for all lessons, class work, and projects. The expectations are clearly explained and
communicated to students throughout the lesson.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve
the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objects in support of the school
improvement plan.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of diverse students for to provide an effective program that meets
district guidelines.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational settings (e.g. classroom, school grounds, field trips, etc.) to provide
a safe and positive learning environment.
• Recognizes potential learning disabilities and seeks assistance from qualified district personnel.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, PLCs, and professional development activities in order to convey and/or
gather information required to perform functions.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records, paper and/or electronic, as required by district policy, state
and federal law.
• Proactively communicates with parents/guardians of students to keep them informed as to the student’s
academic progress.
• Emphasizes to students the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to be successful in postsecondary
education and/or training and career skills that lead to gainful employment.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence
with parents and students, exams and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to document student progress
and meet mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. altercations, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero
tolerance offences, etc.) to maintain personal safety of students and staff, and in accordance to district policy,
state and federal laws.
• Follows all procedures and guidelines as set forth by the Tennessee Department of Education and the district in
regards to standardized testing and any other testing.
• Complies with all policies established by district policy, state and federal law.
• Abides by the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics.
Demonstrated
Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities:
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills, in order to provide
instruction to a diverse set of students.
• High degree of confidentiality regarding students.
• Ability to interact and communicate well with stakeholders, while projecting a
positive image of the district at all times.

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Work Conditions: The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following
physical demands: stationary and standing position for extended periods; move about
building; operate a computer and other office machinery; regularly communicate and
exchange information; assess and interpret written material; move and lift up to 10 lbs.
Required
Testing/Certificates/
Licenses:
TN Professional Educator’s License Clearances: Criminal Justice
Fingerprint/Back-
ground Check
Classification: Certified FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts the Director of Schools’ right to assign or reassign
duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Marshall County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. It is the policy of the Marshall County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, handicap, or national origin in any of its educational programs, activities, or employment policies.

Years Of Experience
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
MILITARY SERVICE

Skills Questionnaire
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General Questions
I recognize that, if I am employed, the Board of Education may assign or reassign me to a specific position or location, as the need requires.
I have not been convicted of a felony in any state of the United States or received judicial diversion.
I have not been dismissed from any previous employment for improper or unprofessional conduct, inefficient service, neglect of duty, incompetence or insubordination.
If my most recent employer was another Tennessee public school system and if my termination was voluntary, I certify that my resignation was, or will be submitted in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the beginning date stated; or, if within thirty (30) days, that the previous Board has waived its right to such notice. A copy of my letter of resignation or of the said Board action is attached or will be provided.
I am a citizen of the United States.
I do not advocate the overthrow of the American form of government nor am I a member of a political party which advocates the overthrow of the American form of government.
I do not have any contagious or communicable disease, which may endanger the health of school children.
I shall support the Constitution of Tennessee and the United States of America.
I understand that misrepresentation of any of the above statements may subject me to a fine, loss of an opportunity for employment, and loss of position if employed.
I will agree to a TBI/FBI background check prior to employment (TCA 49-2-301) which includes fingerprinting.
I understand that all offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check conducted by the TBI/FBI (TCA 49-2-301), and DCS.

WAIVER PUBLIC LAW 93-380

Per the provisions of Public Law 93-380, "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974," by submitting this application I hereby grant authorization to the Marshall County Board of Education, the Human Resources department, and all placement administrators in the Marshall County School System to:

1.  Request any and all materials and information pertaining to my employment from any of my present or former employers, supervisors, co-workers, in any bona fide school corporation.

2.  Request credentials from all educational institutions I have attended.

I hereby further authorize:

1.  Any bona fide school corporation to release any and all information (written or verbal) pertaining to my employment in the school corporation to the Human Resources department of the Marshall County School System.

2.  Any and all educational institutions I have attended to release my placement credentials upon request to the Human Resources department of the Marshall County School System.

Benefits
All full time employees of the Marshall County School System are offered participation in health, dental and vision plans.  Retirement and county paid life insurance are also available.

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