About This Role
Teaching social science in a high school setting is the core of this role, facilitating student comprehension and application of concepts, skills, and behaviors that contribute to the development of mature, able, and responsible members of society.
Responsibilities
- Assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and student outcomes
- Develop and implement a program of instruction that meets the individual needs and abilities of students and is consistent with system and state courses of study
- Plan and implement a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities which serve the needs and capabilities of the students
- Manage the behavior of learners in the classroom and participate in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school
- Communicate to students and parents (either in writing or verbally) the instructional expectations, student progress, or lack of progress
- Continually assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes
- Actively participate in and work with other school personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods, and curriculum
- Participate in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings, in-services, and staff development activities as required or assigned
- Ensure that the classroom and/or instructional environment are attractive, healthful, safe, and generally conducive to learning
- Ensure confidentiality of all students' records, grades, performance, and all other related matters
- Maintain a valid Alabama professional teaching certificate and be responsible for the renewal of the certificate
- Attend work and arrive/depart work at the appropriate times as determined by the immediate supervisor
- Take leave time in accordance with Board policy and report all absences in a timely manner
- Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor
Requirements
- Minimum of a B.S. Degree in the area of instructional responsibility
- Alabama State Department of Education Teaching Certification in the area of instructional responsibility
- Meet the "highly qualified" criteria as defined by the "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001"
- Meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act 2002-457
- Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned
- Knowledge of student academic growth and development applicable to the grade level
- Knowledge of school's program of studies related to mission, goals, and organization
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
- Ability to plan and implement lessons based on system and state courses of study and the needs and abilities of students
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and peers
- Skilled and effective in oral and written communication
- Ability to use and manage technology including, but not limited to, e-mail, internet, Microsoft Office Programs, CD-ROMS, DVDs, videos, etc.
- If teaching physical education, must possess sufficient strength, dexterity, endurance, agility, and skill to carry out the program of studies to which assigned
- If a physical education teacher, some assignments may require sufficient athletic skills to demonstrate and perform appropriate athletic techniques at both the beginning and advanced levels
- Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed
- Knowledge and understanding of the Board's policies
Important Details
- Supervisor: Principal and appropriate supervisor
- Terms of employment: in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy Manual, Alabama Teacher Tenure Act
Application Process
- Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel
