What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Leader- Agriculture Science position at Piney Woods School?
Department: Academics
Immediate Supervisor: Dean of Academics
Department Head: Dean of Academics
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
