Social Studies Teacher

Position Title: MHS Social Studies Teacher

Qualifications: Holds at least a Bachelor's Degree in Education; Hold valid Indiana Teacher License that is applicable to the grade

level/subject assigned

Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Supervisor: Principal

Job Goal: To provide a well-organized, smoothly-functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the

instructional program and available resources and to insure that students master the Indiana State Standards and skills

that will help them contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens

Essential Abilities:

1. Maintains high ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students

2. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

3. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of principal.

4. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students

5. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning

6. Encourages students to maintain high standards of classroom behavior, keeps accurate records of misconduct, and properly informs the principal of these

problems

1. Manages students effectively using rules and policies set forth by the school and corporation in a fair and just manner

2. Employs a variety of instruction techniques which is consistent with the needs and capabilities of the class or student groups involved

3. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these

objectives to students

1. Strives to implement by instruction the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives

2. Implements special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students their needs, interests and abilities

3. Assesses student progress on a regular basis and prepares for progress reports, parent-teacher conferences, and report cards as scheduled

4. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities

5. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations

6. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and policies of the M.C.S. Board of Education

7. Able to stand for a reasonable length of time and to stoop and bend

8. Communicate orally and in writing using correct English, including proofreading, correcting documents and student work

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Participate in in-service training programs

2. Directs students in emergency drills, assemblies, at recess and field trips

3. Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educational related purposes

4. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods

5. Keeps a substitute folder which includes necessary seating charts, schedules, and emergency lesson plans

6. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials

7. Maintains an inventory of classroom supplies and materials

8. Makes a request for additional materials per principal's request

9. Helps students master instructional materials

10. Establishes independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work

11. Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students

12. Remains alert to any problem or special information about an individual student

13. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral

progress of all assigned students

1. Assumes non-classroom duties as hall and other area supervision as assigned

2. Attends and participates in faculty meetings

3. Establishes and maintains cooperative and professional relations with other members of the staff

4. Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at

institutions of high learning

1. Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings and reading professional journals

2. Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned

3. Urge attendance at special events held to recognize student achievement and urge attendance at school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic

events.

1. Other tasks and duties as assigned by the principal

Terms of employment:

Rate of Pay: Salary Schedule of Mitchell Community Schools

Paid Days of Employment: 184 days

Hours of Employment Per Day: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Duty Free Time per Day (Paid or Unpaid): 30 min

Conditions of employment as per current Mitchell Community School Board Policy and the current master contract between Mitchell Community Schools

and the Mitchell Education Association

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the

Corporation.

Evaluation:

Job performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with board policy and the annual evaluation schedule