What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Social Science Teacher position at Herscher Unit 2?
Herscher High School
Social Science Teacher
24-25 School Year - Immediate Start
Coaching opportunities possible.
(9-12) Classroom Teacher Job Description:
Qualifications: Valid IL Teaching License appropriate for assigned grade level and/or subject area
Reports to: Building Principal
SUMMARY
To provide instruction that focuses on the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of students. Supervises students under direct or indirect control.
DUTIES
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
- Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals - establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. and communicates these objectives to students.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
- Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives.
- Adheres to the published policies and procedures of the district.
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
- Works cooperatively with other schools personnel in the identification, diagnosis and remediation of individual students with specialized needs.
- Communicates with parents regarding student progress as needed.
- Makes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
- Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Makes reasonable provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as provided by contract.
