Secondary Education Specialist

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join Hickman County Schools as a skilled Secondary Education Specialist. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for teaching and instructing pupils in grades 6 through 12 in secondary academic subject matter, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas.

Main Responsibilities:

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• Instruct pupils in subject matter areas commonly found in a comprehensive secondary education program.
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• Plan, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for pupils at the secondary level.
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• Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment that meets the diverse needs of pupils from various socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds.
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• Evaluate pupil growth and progress using criterion-referenced tests and group standardized tests.
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• Counsel and communicate with parents, school, and District personnel regarding pupil progress and interpretation of the educational program.
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• Maintain an effective learning environment through exhibits, displays, and independent study centers.
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• Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
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• Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities.
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• Demonstrate positive interpersonal and communication skills, regular attendance, and punctuality.
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• Participate in professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills in teaching and instruction.
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• Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement innovative and creative pilot projects designed to enhance pupil educational opportunities and experiences.
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• Utilize behavior management strategies and techniques to maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior.
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• Review, analyze, and evaluate pupil academic, social, and emotional growth, and report on progress to parents and school administrators.
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• Stay current with educational trends, research findings, and best practices in comprehensive secondary programming.
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• Develop and implement lesson plans and teaching outlines utilizing an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials.
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• Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and laboratory experiences.
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• Conduct teaching and instructional activities using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids.
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• Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
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• Provide individualized and adaptive educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
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• Assess the instructional and educational needs of pupils and design, develop, and implement sound instructional and educational programs.
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• Effectively utilize time available for instructional activities to provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils.
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• Ensure a safe and healthy learning environment by maintaining accurate records and reporting incidents promptly.
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• Stay up-to-date with certification requirements and continuing education opportunities to maintain professional certification.
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• Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Principal or Superintendent.
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