Middle School 6th Social Studies

Contract # of Days : 187

Primary Purpose :

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Bachelors degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Physical Education Teachers : Current automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Experience :

One year student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials equipment and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative regulations.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals objectives and methods according to district requirements.
• Provide all student accommodations and modifications as necessary.
• Plan provide and continually assess Response to Intervention tiered instruction.
• Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Student Growth and Development

Classroom Management and Organization

Communication

Professional Growth and Development

Other

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; P.E. teachers : automated external defibrillator (AED)

Posture : Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling / squatting bending / stooping pushing / pulling and twisting

Motion : Frequent walking

Lifting : Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment

Environment : Work inside may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

Key Skills

Integration,Advocacy,Animation,Back Office Support,Bid Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1