What are the responsibilities and job description for the AHPS Secondary Social Studies position at Alleghany Highlands Public Schools?
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: TEACHER
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student.
QUALIFICATIONS and WORKING CONDITIONS:
Holds a professional license with a teaching endorsement at the appropriate level;
Demonstrates professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and members of the community;
Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day if assigned to an itinerant position;
Ability to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc;
Possesses high moral standards and integrity;
Competent in the use of instructional technology hardware and software;
Frequent walking, standing, stopping, lifting up to 60 pounds may be required; and
It is anticipated that some stress will be associated with this position. It is necessary that the individual have the capacity to remain calm, considerate, and tactful.
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal/or a designee
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Comply with school and School Board policy and regulations.
- Work cooperatively with the total staff.
- Relate positively to parents and other community representatives.
- Demonstrate professional growth.
- Be prompt and accurate with required reports and records.
- Demonstrate command of Standard English, both spoken and written.
- Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school.
- Use instructional and planning time effectively.
- Assume responsibility of care of materials, equipment and facilities.
- Assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher’s care.
- Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students.
- Demonstrate interest in the students, encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the subject being taught.
- Maintain an organized program of instruction based on long range plans.
- Exhibit evidence of effective lesson plans.
- Utilize appropriate and varied teaching techniques and learning activities.
- Communicate lesson objectives and their importance to students.
- Demonstrate ability to adjust presentation of subject content to students’ needs and interest.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Administration.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-month contract, exempted FLSA status. Salary will be established annually by the School Board.
EVALUATION:
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board Policy and administrative regulations and evaluation of personnel.
Approved by School Board: June 20, 2005
Amended: July 3, 2019
