Job Description:

SummaryThe Mitchell School District is seeking a Middle School English teacher for the 2020-2021 school year and beyond. The district offers competitive pay and benefits with a great retirement system. Interested applicants should hold a valid South Dakota Teaching License or be able to be certified in South Dakota. Primary responsibilities

• Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities.
• Create positive educational climate for students to learn in.
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions.
• Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year.
• Maintain grade books.
• Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
• Create lesson plans.
• Utilize various curriculum resources.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Work with principals and district administration in pursuit of the District Educational Mission
• Tutor students on an individual basis.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare and distribute required reports.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.