Social Studies Teacher-Hale County Middle

TITLE: Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A valid Alabama teacher certificate in the area of instructional responsibility.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

JOB GOAL:

To facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts, skills, and behaviors

that contribute to the development of mature, able, and responsible members of society.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and

student outcomes.

1. Develops and implements a program of instruction that meets the individual needs,

interests, and abilities of students and is consistent with local and state courses of

study and the objectives of the state assessment program.

1. Plans and employs a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and

activities which are compatible with the physical facility but serve the needs and

capabilities of the students.

1. Manages the behavior of learners in the classroom and participates in the

management of student behavior in other parts of the school.

1. Continually communicates to students and parents (either in writing or verbally)

instructional expectations, student progress or lack of progress.

1. Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment

and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.

1. Actively participates in and works with other school personnel in the selection of

books, equipment, and other instructional material which provides the students with the best

learning opportunities.

1. Actively participates in and works with other school personnel in planning effective

instructional goals, objectives, methods, and curriculum as they relate to courses of study and the

state assessment program.

1. Participates in professional growth and development activities including staff

meetings, inservice, and staff development activities as required or assigned.

1. Assists in the documentation of student progress by efficiently maintaining and

submitting appropriate records and reports.

1. Ensures that the classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful,

safe, and generally conducive to learning.

1. Utilizes technology and district software applications for the purpose of instructional

and administrative tasks.

1. Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate

supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be according to current schedule.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions