Social Science Teacher High School

SOCIAL SCIENCE TEACHER

Job Goal:

To facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts skills and behaviors that contributes to the development of mature, able and responsible members of society.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in the area of instructional responsibility required.
• Alabama State Department of Education Teaching Certification in the area of instructional responsibility
• Must meet the "highly qualified" criteria as defined by the "No Child Left Behind Act of2001"
• Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act 2002-457.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and

Supervisor: Principal and appropriate supervisor

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• 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 management 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
• Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Board's policies and The Board's policy manual is located in the school office, library and the Greene County Schools webpage.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives and student outcomes.
• Develops and implements a program of instruction that meets the individual needs and abilities of students and is consistent with system and state courses of study.
• Plans and implements a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities which serve the needs and capabilities of the students
• Manages the behavior of learners in the classroom and participates in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school.
• Communicates to students and parents (either in writing or verbally) the instructional expectations, student progress or lack of progress.
• Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Actively participates in and works with other school personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum.
• Participates in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings, in-services and staff development activities as required or assigned.
• Ensures that the classroom and/or instructional environment are attractive, healthful, safe and generally conducive to learning.
• Ensures confidentiality of all students' records, grades, performance and all other related matters.
• Maintains a valid Alabama professional teaching certificate and is responsible for the renewal of the certificate.
• Attends work and arrives/departs work at the appropriate times as determined by the immediate supervisor.
• Takes leave time in accordance with Board policy and reports all absences in a timely manner.
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Terms of employment:

The terms of employment shall be in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy Manual, Alabama Teacher Tenure Act and the Board's Salary Schedule-Teachers.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.