6th Grade Teacher

Norris Middle School is accepting applications for a full-time 6th grade teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The candidate chosen to fill this position will work closely with the experienced Reading and Science teachers in the middle school in planning standards based program curriculum. 

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches basic skills, knowledge, and strategies within an elementary education endorsement while utilizing the courses of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.

• Leads effective instruction in a classroom setting.

• Evaluates each student’s growth in skills, knowledge, and contribution in the respective curricular area.

• Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of all students.

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the classroom.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.

• Works cooperatively with other teachers at the middle and high school levels in planning a balanced program.

• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.

• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.

• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve problems.

• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.

• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

• Follows Norris School District staff handbook policies

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Selects and requisitions consumable supplies, equipment, and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.

• Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property.

• Participates in the curriculum review process and other professional development programs.

• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

• Performs other duties as needed, as assigned by the supervisor.