About This Role
The History Teacher plays a crucial role in creating an educational atmosphere that promotes the intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth of students in alignment with the district's philosophy and objectives. This position suits educators who are dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment and are committed to professional development.
Responsibilities
- Utilize and follow the state course of study and the Limestone County School Continua of skills
- Perform reliably and dependably with good attendance and time management
- Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
- Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- Prepare the classroom for class activities
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for educational activities
- Identify and select instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
- Use relevant technology to support instruction
- Observe and evaluate students' performance and development
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments
- Provide appropriate feedback on work
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
- Maintain, update, and submit all necessary records accurately and completely as required
- Prepare required reports on students and activities
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Maintain discipline in accordance with school rules and disciplinary systems
- Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
- Participate in department and school meetings, and parent meetings
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs
- Keep up to date with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and methods
- Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal regulations
- Engage in personal professional growth and demonstrate professional ethics and leadership
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisors
Requirements
- Proper certification according to the Alabama State Department Teacher and Certification Office
- Commitment to personal professional growth
Benefits
- Employment term of 188 days
