History Teacher

Position Type : High School Teaching

Date Posted : 2 / 4 / 2025

Location :

Hattiesburg High School

Closing Date :

until filled TITLE : History TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Bachelor's degree in education and / or related field

2. Valid educational license

3. Appropriate endorsement and / training for assigned course(s)

SUPERVISES : N / A

REPORTS TO : Supervising Administrator

JOB GOAL : To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or

secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic

potential.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to :

1. Provides quality work that engages students in learning

2. Possesses knowledge of subject matter content

3. Recognizes and responds appropriately to individual differences in students

4. Differentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels

5. Implements adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet

school and district goals

6. Plans lessons in a logical sequence

7. Demonstrates knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects

8. Reflects on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis

9. Collaborates with other educators to create the most complete educational environment

possible for students

10. Uses a variety of assessment techniques and / or models to evaluate student

performance

11. Uses formative assessment to improve instruction

12. Assumes responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local,

state, and federal standards

13. Participates in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child Study

14. Utilizes technology in the teaching and learning process

15. Provides a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning

16. Implements approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom

management

17. Relates to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and

helpful fashion

18. Writes, speaks, and presents instruction in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner

19. participates in self-initiated and school / district-initiated professional growth in order to maintain

licensure and support school improvement efforts

20. Adheres to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines

21. Submits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately

22. Accepts responsibility for, and inventories classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment

23. Accepts the responsibilities of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by

administration

24. Participates in departmental / grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level

committees as requested

25. Attends school-related functions (e.g. PTA) outside the instructional day

26. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance

27. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan

28. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT : Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees

EVALUATION : Annually