Social Studies Teacher (7-12) - West Bolivar Consolidated School District

West Bolivar Consolidated School District

Job Description

Classroom Teacher

Qualifications:     1.             Certificate, license, or other legal credential required

1. Degree(s) required and area of major study

2. Kind and amount of prior job experience required

3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the State Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

    

• Teaches the assigned subjects or grades following the prescribed curriculum guide.
• Communicates high expectations to students.
• Demonstrates sincere concern for students as individuals.
• Uses effective teaching techniques in instructional delivery to students and revises instruction when necessary to meet the individual needs of learners in a timely manner.
• Teaches multi-level-thinking skills with consideration for the student’s learning style.
• Assesses the academic level of each student and plans lessons that provide opportunities for each to achieve at their maximum rate.
• Maintains an orderly and disciplined classroom where a good climate for learning exists.
• Works cooperatively with administration, other teacher, the community, and parents having conferences as needed.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic growth, keeps accurate performance records, and reports students’ progress as prescribed by school board policy and administration.
• Completes and maintains all required reports, accurately and punctually maintaining confidentiality of all information.
• Is responsible for fixed asset inventory and properly maintaining all materials, equipment, and building placed in his/her care.
• Performs all extra-class activities that may be assigned by the administration that he deems necessary for the operation of the school program.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows the State Department of Education regulations, local School Board policies, and all rules and regulations of the school in which they teach.
• Is punctual and attends all meetings, workshops, and in-service training programs as required by the school or district.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional growth as an educator.
• Helps develop good school community relationships by informing the public, in a positive manner, of important aspects of the school and demonstrates good citizenship.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent, and/or supervisor.