What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Studies Teacher- High School position at Gilbert Community School District?
Position Title: High School Social Studies Teacher FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: High School Principal
POSITION PURPOSE
To provide a positive learning environment for all students that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, along with their social and emotional well-being.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requires the following minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
Current Iowa Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement code for the subject area.
Knowledge of the subject, curriculum, and effective teaching methods.
Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communications.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent experience in K-12 General Education (experience should be within the past three years to be considered recent).
Demonstrated experience leading and participating in problem-solving teams responsible for collaboratively designing academic and behavioral interventions.
Demonstrated experience developing Common Formative Assessments within a professional learning community, creating and analyzing reports, and making instructional changes based on individual students’ needs.
Demonstrated experience working with ELP, ELL, and Special Education teachers.
Provides evidence to support vertical teaming and understanding of students’ prerequisite skills necessary for the currently assigned grade level.
Demonstrated experience and success in teaching students with advanced skills.
Demonstrated ability to utilize technology as an instructional tool.
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with colleagues that are characterized by mutual support and cooperation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates an ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementing the school district’s student achievement goals.
Demonstrates competence in planning, preparing, and delivering quality instruction.
Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.
Maintains accurate and complete records of student’s progress and development.
Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the learning needs of all students.
Demonstrates competence in classroom management.
Provides supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of our students
Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district.
Maintains strict confidentiality and abides by professional ethics.
Engages in professional growth.
Adheres to all federal, state, and local educational laws, including Board Policy, Administrative Regulations, and handbooks as developed by the district.
Performs other such duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL EFFORT
- Continuous speaking, hearing, and visual effort. Frequent walking, sitting, standing, and reaching. A high degree of concentration requiring continuous and often intense mental and visual attention. Numerous irregularities and complicated and complex tasks are involved. Mobility required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is primarily performed in a classroom setting, and may include playground supervision and working with students in other settings. Occasionally exposed to dust, noise, odors, and other irritants. Stress associated with work pace and pressure. Work involves regular hours and days as set forth by the Board-approved calendar. Some travel may be required. Exposed to hazards of the road when traveling.
The Gilbert Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Gilbert Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination.The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.
