High School History Teacher

REPORTS TO:                              Building principal or supervisor as assigned

CLASSIFICATION:                        Certified

FLSA STATUS:                              Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:         Salary and work year as reviewed and established annually by the Board of Education

EVALUATION:                               Performance of this position will be evaluated regularly in accordance with the Board’s policy on the evaluation of certified staff.

JOB SUMMARY

To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. 

The job description will be used as a guideline for the summative evaluation report. 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

ATTENDANCE

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

NOTE:  Reasonable accommodations will be made, if necessary, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

STANDARD 1:   CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND PERSPECTIVES ALIGNED WITH APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION

Criteria A:   The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry and structures of the discipline(s) within the context of a global society and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.

1. The teacher demonstrates knowledge of subject/discipline
2. The teacher applies instructional strategies and methodologies
3. The teacher develops instructional plans
4. The teacher employs inquiry teaching methods
5. The teacher utilizes interdisciplinary learning
6. The teacher incorporates global/multicultural perspectives
7. The teacher promotes legal and ethical use of technology
8. The teacher uses technology to support learning

STANDARD 2:   UNDERSTANDING AND ENCOURAGING STUDENT GROWTH, AND DEVELOPMENT

Criteria B:   The teacher understands how students learn and develop, and provides learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, and personal development of all students.

1. The teacher applies child/adolescent development to instruction
2. The teacher applies brain function theory to instruction
3. The teacher encourages students to set goals and expectations
4. The teacher applies learning theories

STANDARD 3:    ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUAL STUDENT LEARNING, GROWTH, AND DEVELOPMENT

Criteria C:   The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

1. The teacher engages students in learning
2. The teacher uses differentiated instruction
3. The teacher matches students with specialized services
4. The teacher relates learning to student experiences/culture

STANDARD 4:   IMPLEMENTING THE CURRICULUM

Criteria D:   The teacher recognizes the importance of long-range planning and curriculum development and develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum, based upon student, district, and state standards.

1. The teacher creates curriculum-based learning experiences
2. The teacher matches the curriculum to diverse learners
3. The teacher sets lesson plan goals to meet student learning needs
4. The teacher guides students to set personal learning goals and self-assess

STANDARD 5:    TEACHING FOR CRITICAL THINKING

Criteria E:   The teacher uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students’ development and critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills including technological applications/skills to create meaningful learning opportunities for every student.

1. The teacher applies various instructional techniques
2. The teacher promotes critical thinking and problem solving skills
3. The teacher employs and integrates technology resources
4. The teacher applies appropriate technology-based learning activities

STANDARD 6:    CREATING A POSITIVE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING

Criteria F:   The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

1. The teacher applies motivational and behavioral management strategies
2. The teacher manages time, space, transitions and activities
3. The teacher promotes student decision-making skills
4. The teacher incorporates community norms
5. The teacher implements school policies/procedures

STANDARD 7:   UTILIZING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

Criteria G:   The teacher models effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques with students and parents (as consistent with district policies, practices, and resources) to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

1. The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication
2. The teacher employs ethical practices in communication
3. The teacher promotes sensitivity to differences in communication
4. The teacher facilitates safe freedom of expression for students
5. The teacher employs a variety of media communication tools

STANDARD 8:   USE OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA TO ANALYZE AND MODIFY INSTRUCTION/ASSESSMENT

Criteria H:   The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to assess the learner’s progress. Assessment done by the teacher will evaluate the performance of each student and provide information for the teachers to use to plan ongoing instruction. The teacher will monitor the performance of each student and devise instruction which will enable each student to continuously grow/develop intellectually, socially, and physically.

1. The teacher uses various assessment techniques
2. The teacher utilizes assessment data to advance learning
3. The teacher utilizes common assessments
4. The teacher modifies instruction based on learning outcomes
5. The teacher encourages student self-assessment and goal-setting
6. The teacher employs continual assessment to align with curriculum frameworks
7. The teacher maintains useful records of student performance
8. The teacher interprets standardized test results
9. The teacher analyzes data for curricular goals
10. The teacher utilizes technology to collect and analyze data

STANDARD 9:   REFLECTIVE PRACTICE

Criteria I:     The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually assesses the effects of choices and actions on others. This reflective practitioner actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally and utilizes the assessment and professional growth to increase learning for more students.

1. The teacher engages in reflective practices
2. The teacher employs professional practice and legal obligations consistent with district policy
3. The teacher uses and applies professional development resources
4. The teacher uses professional ethical practices
5. The teacher utilizes technology to promote professional growth

STANDARD 10: PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION

Criteria J:    The teacher has effective relationships with students, parents, school colleagues, and community members.

1. The teacher collaborates with colleagues on policies and goals
2. The teacher implements systems to support student needs
3. The teacher develops relationships/partnerships with parents
4. The teacher utilizes community resources

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises students at all times, paraprofessionals, volunteers, student interns, or others as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The individual must be able to perform each essential job duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the job at a fully acceptable level.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION 

1. As set by state certification standards
2. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate or acceptable.