Middle School Food/Nutrition Teacher (7/8th Grade)

Reports To: Building Principal

Description: Facilitate day-to-day management and instruction of students as directed by the Administrator and the Academy Board.

Responsibilities: Curriculum Articulate a plan of instruction in accordance with the MDE benchmarking Utilize food, agriculture, renewable resources, and environmental (FARE) themes Integrate technology throughout the curriculum UtilizeOutcome-based assessment, based on grade level groupings and MDEDevelop and use multiple assessment strategies to evaluate student learning Classroom Management Create a classroom curriculum that facilitates instruction Establish procedures and classroom rules Communicate oral and written administrative action to parents and Administrator Provide a warm and inviting atmosphere Record attendance, lunch, and grades for all students Promote a clean and safe working environment Implement and follow individual student behavior plans CommunicationCommunicate expectations to students Evaluate and communicate student progress to parents on a regular basis Communicate volunteer needs to parents Make contributions to Academy newsletters LeadershipProvide guidance and direction to Paraprofessionals on a regular basis Evaluate Paraprofessional performance and assist in an "action plan" for improvement if needed Actively pursue the vision of the Academy as set forth by the Academy BoardTotal Learning Environment Carry out the policies adopted by the Academy Board as interpreted by the Administrator (examples of Board policies include: dress code policy and code of conduct policy) Monitor the safety of all children Monitor the appropriateness of computer use in accordance with an acceptable use policy Perform all other duties assigned by the Administrator and/or Academy Board

Desired Qualifications: Strong Food/Nutrition background, at least an associate's degree. Classroom experience. Job Attachment View Attachment