Social Studies; Broadfield

Position: Social Studies (Broadfield)
Location: Florence

JOB TITLE:

Teacher – Middle School - 6th Grade Social Studies and Math

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE(S):
To help all students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

PLANNING & PREPARATION

* Effectively integrates solid content knowledge into the curricula, makes connections between the content and other parts of the student discipline(s), and develops relationships among topics and concepts in teaching plans and practices.

* Integrates current best practices, research, and education laws into the teaching plans and practices, to assure the most effective educational program for our students.

* Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of students including: intellectual, social, and emotional characteristics of age group; students' varied approaches to learning; student skills and knowledge; student interests and cultural heritage; student economic influences; and student family, school and community context.

* Selects and integrates instructional goals that are valuable, clearly stated, measurable, suitable for diverse students, and that create opportunities for different types of learning.

* Seeks and effectively utilizes all available school and district teaching and student resources to enhance instruction and learning.

* Designs coherent instruction (including learning activities, instructional materials and resources, instructional groups, lesson and unit structure and the like) that reflect current best practices in the field and support the instructional goals.

* Accurately and thoroughly assesses student learning using instructional goals; clearly communicates assessment criteria and standards to students; and effectively utilizes assessment results to plan for individuals and groups of students.

* Uses student assessment information in developing an effective standards-based Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for those students who qualify for such services.

* Completes all special education paperwork in a timely and organized manner

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

* Creates and maintains an environment of respect and rapport.

* Establishes a culture for learning that incorporates the importance of the content, student pride in high quality work, and high expectations for student achievement.

* Effectively and efficiently manages classroom procedures including instructional groups, transitions, materials and supplies handling, and the performance of non-instructional duties.

* Assures productive, effective, and efficient use of para-educators and volunteers in the classroom.

* Effectively manages student behavior by clearly communicating expectations, monitoring student behavior at all times, and successfully and respectfully responds to student behavior and misbehavior.  Develops and implements effective student behavior support plan as needed.

* Effectively organizes classroom furniture and other physical resources to promote learning, safety and accessibility.

* Provides a safe learning environment for all students.  Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

INSTRUCTION

* Communicates directions and procedures clearly, accurately and effectively both in spoken and written language.

* Effectively utilizes questioning and discussion techniques in the classroom to promote student participation and to successfully engage students in the discussion.

* Effectively and appropriately engages students in learning to maximize student comprehension of the lesson through representation of content, activities and assignments, instructional groupings, instructional materials and resources, structure and pacing, and the like.

* Provides accurate, substantive, constructive, specific and timely feedback on student progress and performance to students, parents, and other professionals as needed or required.

* Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to student needs by effectively making minor adjustments to the lesson, persistently seeking thoughtful alternative approaches/strategies/resources, and successfully accommodating students’ questions or interests to enhance student learning.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

* Accurately and thoroughly assesses a lesson’s effectiveness and the extent to which it achieved its goals, and effectively modifies the lesson plan for future use to enhance student learning.

* Assists the school administrator in planning and evaluating curriculum effectiveness and identifying program needs.

* Develops and implements and effective system to maintain accurate, complete and confidential student records including student completion of assignments, student progress in learning, and other non-instructional records.

* Prepares and submits accurate, complete, timely and effective reports as required by law, district policy, and/or administrative regulations.

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