JOB SUMMARY:
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Have a Valid Tennessee teaching license with appropriate endorsement(s);
2. Meet all applicable requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA);
3. Have strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and
4. Meet health and physical requirements.

REPORTS TO: High School Principal
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
Exempt: Employees primarily performing work that is not subject to overtime provisions of the
Fair Labor Standards Act. Overtime pay is not required by FLSA for exempt employees;
however, the University chooses to pay overtime to exempt Non-V Class employees.

SEE: https://hr.umn.edu/HR-Community/Job-Family-and-Classification/FLSA-Exempt-and-Nonexempt-
JOB GOAL:

All students, as well as all subgroups of students, are expected to be introduced to, must be
challenged to develop and then enhance, and must master appropriate grade-level academic
skills (as specifically outlined in the most current state curriculum standards).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Prepare lesson plans for the principal’s careful and thorough review, which are correlated to
the most current state curriculum standards and effectively use the lesson plans;
2. Use appropriate grade level, data-driven, research-based teaching strategies to teach the
appropriate curriculum standards to all student and subgroups of students;

3. Analyze the most recent, appropriate, formal state assessment results (including Value-Added
and TVAAS Teacher Effect, when applicable) as well as the latest system and school-level
Report Card, studying identified strengths and weaknesses, then make appropriate adjustments
in the classroom;
4. Serve as a positive and active participant in the Professional Learning Community (at the
school level and system level, when applicable);
5. Assess frequently students’ comprehension and application of expected curriculum
standards;
6. Take responsibility for all students’ mastery of applicable curriculum standards and
significant academic growth;
7. Instruct students in subject matter, using various teaching methods, such as lecture and
demonstration, and use audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations;
8. Prepare teaching outline for the course of study, assigns lessons and correct homework
papers;
9. Administer tests to evaluate students’ progress, records results, and issue reports to inform
parents of student’s progress;
10. Keep accurate attendance records;
11. Maintain discipline in the classroom and in schoolyard;
12. Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher
training workshops;
13. Encourage students to maintain standards of classroom behavior;
14. Prepare for classes and show evidence of preparation upon request of immediate
supervisor;
15. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional
day when requested to do so;
16. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, board policies, and administrative
regulations;
17. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning;
18. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated;
19. Represent the school and the community in a positive manner; and
20. Perform other work-related duties as assigned
21. Perform other duties assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, and Director of Schools.
22. Adheres to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics with fidelity.

TENNESSEE TEACHER CODE OF ETHICS:
A Cannon County School High School Teacher will adhere to the Tennessee Teacher Code
of Ethics with fidelity.
49-5-1002. Legislative findings.
The general assembly finds and declares that:
(1) An educator, believing in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizes the
supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the nurture of

democratic principles. Essential to these goals is the protection of freedom to learn and to teach
and the guarantee of equal educational opportunity for all. An educator accepts the
responsibility to adhere to the highest ethical standards; and
(2) An educator recognizes the magnitude of the responsibility inherent in the teaching process.
The desire for the respect and confidence of one's colleagues, of students, of parents and of the
members of the community provides the incentive to attain and maintain the highest possible
degree of ethical conduct.
History -Acts 2010, ch. 916, § 1.

49-5-1003. Educator's obligations to students.
(a) An educator shall strive to help each student realize the student's potential as a worthy and
effective member of society. An educator therefore works to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the
acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals.
(b) In fulfillment of this obligation to the student, an educator shall:
(1) Abide by all applicable federal and state laws;
(2) Not unreasonably restrain the student from independent action in the pursuit of
learning;
(3) Provide the student with professional education services in a nondiscriminatory
manner and in consonance with accepted best practices known to the educator;
(4) Respect the constitutional rights of the student;
(5) Not unreasonably deny the student access to varying points of view;
(6) Not deliberately suppress or distort subject matter relevant to the student's progress;
(7) Make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning or
to health and safety;
(8) Make reasonable effort to protect the emotional well-being of the student;
(9) Not intentionally expose the student to embarrassment or disparagement;
(10) Not on the basis of race; color; creed; disability; sex; national origin; marital status;
political or religious beliefs; family, social, or cultural background; or sexual orientation,
unfairly:
(A) Exclude the student from participation in any program;
(B) Deny benefits to the student; or
(C) Grant any advantage to the student;
(11) Not use the educator's professional relationship with the student for private
advantage;
(12) Not disclose information about the student obtained in the course of the educator's
professional service, unless disclosure of the information is permitted, serves a
compelling professional purpose, or is required by law;
(13) Not knowingly make false or malicious statements about students or colleagues;
(14) Ensure interactions with the student take place in transparent and appropriate
settings;
(15) Not engage in any sexually related behavior with the student, whether verbal,
written, physical, or electronic, with or without the student's consent. Sexually related

behavior includes, but is not limited to, behaviors such as making sexual jokes or sexual
remarks; engaging in sexual kidding, sexual teasing, or sexual innuendo; pressuring the
student for dates or sexual favors; engaging in inappropriate physical touching, groping,
or grabbing; kissing; rape; threatening physical harm; and committing sexual assault;
(16) Not furnish alcohol or illegal or unauthorized drugs to the student;
(17) Strive to prevent the use of alcohol or illegal or unauthorized drugs by the student
when the student is under the educator's supervision on school or LEA premises, during
school activities, or in any private setting;
(18) Refrain from the use of alcohol while on school or LEA premises or during a school
activity at which students are present; and
(19) Maintain a professional approach with the student at all times.
History -Acts 2010, ch. 916, § 1; 2018, ch. 937, § 1.

49-5-1004. Educator's obligations to the education profession.
(a) The education profession is vested by the public with a trust and responsibility requiring the
highest ideals of professional service. In the belief that the quality of the services of the
education profession directly influences the nation and its citizens, the educator shall exert
every effort to raise professional standards, to promote a climate that encourages the exercise of
professional judgment, to achieve conditions which attract persons worthy of the trust to careers
in education, and to assist in preventing the practice of the profession by unqualified persons.
(b) In fulfillment of this obligation to the profession, an educator shall not:
(1) Deliberately make a false statement or fail to disclose a material fact related to
competency and qualifications in an application for a professional position;
(2) Misrepresent the educator's professional qualifications;
(3) Assist entry into the profession of a person known to be unqualified in respect to
character, education, or other relevant attribute;
(4) Knowingly make a false statement concerning the qualifications of a candidate for a
professional position;
(5) Assist a noneducator in the unauthorized practice of teaching;
(6) Disclose information about colleagues obtained in the course of professional service
unless the disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law;
(7) Knowingly make false or malicious statements about a colleague;
(8) Accept any gratuity, gift, or favor that might impair or appear to influence
professional decisions or actions;
and
(9) Use illegal or unauthorized drugs.
(c) In fulfillment of this obligation to the profession, educators shall:
(1) Administer state-mandated assessments fairly and ethically; and
(2) Conduct themselves in a manner that preserves the dignity and integrity of the
education profession.
History -Acts 2010, ch. 916, § 1; 2018, ch. 937, §§ 2, 3

TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits):
1. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a
different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
2. Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity.
3. Adaptability to dealing with people.
4. Adaptability to construct generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or
judgmental criteria.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform
adequately a task or job duty.
• Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles; the ability
to reason and make judgments.
• Verbal: The ability to understand the meanings of words and the ideas associated with
them.
• Numerical: The ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
• Data Perception: The ability to understand and interpret information presented in the
forms of graphs, charts, or tables.
• Spatial: The ability to comprehend forms in space and understand relationships of plane
and solid objects.
• Manual Dexterity: The ability to move the hands easily and manipulate small objects
with the fingers rapidly and accurately.
• Color Discrimination: The ability to perceive or recognize similarities or differences in
colors or shades or other values of the same color.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 200 Days
SALARY: Certified Pay Scale based upon years of Experience; General Purpose School
Budget line: 71100-116.
EVALUATION: High School Principal
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This job may require lifting or carrying of objects that exceed fifty (50) pounds, with frequent
lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Other physical
demands that may be required are as follows: pushing and/or pulling, stooping and/or kneeling,
reaching and/or handling, talking, hearing, seeing, and climbing.
WORK CONDITIONS: Normal working environment.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The above statements are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not
intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
assigned. Cannon County High School Teachers are in daily contact with other teachers,
students, administration, the general public, and other work-related personnel. The ability to
handle complaints, express a service-oriented attitude, communicate effectively with others, and
work with limited supervision is vital.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Cannon County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age, race, color,
gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetics, creed, or veteran status in the provision of
services, in programs or activities, or in employment opportunities or benefits. The Cannon
County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free
Workplace. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact
Human Resources for assistance.
PRIMARY LOCATION: Cannon County High School

SHIFT TYPE: Full-Time