Learning Leader- History

Job Description

Job Description

Department : Academics

Immediate Supervisor : Principal, Chief School Officer

Department Head : Principal, Chief School Officer

The Piney Woods School is seeking an innovative individuals with the energy and passion to serve as a LEARNING LEADERS in various academic areas. The successful candidates will appreciate and embrace the school’s history, mission and values, but will also be committed to creating new possibilities for the school that will help to guarantee a strong and vibrant future.

The Piney Woods School was founded in 1909 on land known as the piney woods located near Mississippi’s capital city of Jackson, emphasizing educating the head, heart and hands of every student through academic achievement, community service and occupational skills. The Piney Woods School endures today as the largest historically African American, independent, college preparatory, boarding school in the country.

Qualifications :

At least a Bachelor’s degree in required area

Certified or certifiable to teach in the state of Mississippi in assigned area is preferred

Experience in working with adolescents preferred, but not required

Well-groomed

Cheerful / pleasing personality

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

Proficient and knowledgeable in the field of education, demonstrated knowledge of course designs .

Ability to use multimedia technology in classroom instruction

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and present lecture and lesson materials, and concepts to assess student achievement

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of basic human growth and development

A strong work ethic, sense of responsibility, and a commitment to excellence in education

Relates well to children (good rapport)

Good disciplinary skills

Professional attitude; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills

Computer literate-knowledgeable of WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Grade Quick or similar classroom management software, Internet

Essential Responsibilities :

Teach assigned classes; plan, organize, and present lecture and lesson materials and concepts; develop and use resource materials and incorporate computer technology in the classroom; conduct classes composed of students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds

Organize instruction according to test data and student needs; evaluate student performance and progress through in-class observations, assignments, tests and examinations

Strive to increase academic achievement in your department on teacher-made and standardized tests

Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning

Prepare weekly and daily lesson plans that reflect approved departmental course outlines and descriptions; post lesson plans daily

Introduce new objectives to the students and teach accordingly; implement diverse teaching strategies and understand students’ varied learning styles

Assess each student academically, physically, and mentally to make the necessary referrals

Participate in instructionally-related and departmental activities including, but not limited to, curriculum development, selection of appropriate instructional materials, and revision of instruction and testing materials as required

Promote and coordinate student participation in local, state, and national competitions

Submit all pertinent documents and paperwork to administration (lesson plans, proposals, reports, bulletin information, grades, referrals, absentee lists, homework assignment sheets, etc.)

Attend in-service training, staff, and student diagnostic and prescriptive meetings

Involvement in Residential Life program (tutoring, chaperoning, and supervising students in the library and recreational room)

Coordinate and participate in extracurricular activities

Participate in class sponsorship

Participate in hall duty when assigned

Lunch duties (supervise students during breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Keep class attendance and grade records as required by school

Update and follow Instructional Management Plan (IMP) objectives

Attend school programs (school day), and participate in Parents’ Day, Founder’s Day, and Commencement weekend activities

Exercise proper and safe work practices

Additional Responsibilities :

Stay abreast of current trends and information related to your field

Supervise school-wide testing

Serve on various committees

Help keep classroom / lab tidy and neat

Enforce students’ dress code in classroom and report violators

Handle discipline of students

Carry out all school rules, policies, and procedures

Perform other related functions as requested by your supervisor or other school administrators

Job Type : Full-time