Social Studies Teacher

Position Criteria : Valid Iowa teaching license with 5-12 All Social Sciences, 5-12 American History, 5-12 American Government or 5-12 World History endorsement requiredPrevious secondary teaching experience preferredPerformance ResponsibilitiesPersonal Performance CriteriaDemonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and works cooperatively with students, parents and staffContributes to creating a positive work environment Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentialityTakes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his / her specific jobDemonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situationsDemonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervisionDemonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, special needs and religious groupsRespects differing points of viewUses discretion in handling confidential information and situationsActively supports expectations of student behavior outside of the classroom during the school dayDemonstrates a positive attitude and manages stress in a constructive manner Professional Performance Criteria - Instructional ProcessTeaching to local curriculum standardsCurriculum is presented from whole to part with an emphasis on what students should know and be able to doCommunicates learning goals to students and parentsIncorporates, on a regular basis, activities for students which require applications of learningCreates a classroom environment that promotes learningEstablishes fair and appropriate classroom rulesCorrects inappropriate behavior in an appropriate and timely mannerReinforces positive behaviors and is consistent in expectations concerning student behaviorsEstablishes and maintains rapport with studentsDemonstrates appropriate instructional preparationUses knowledge of students to design educational experiencesHas materials prepared prior to the beginning of classLessons align with the district standards and assessmentsDesigns lessons that are appropriate to age level and student interestLesson design is logical and provides for a clearly understood flow of learningDesigns educational experiences that utilize district provided technologiesUses instructional time effectivelyBoth group and individual instruction are used on a regular basis with limited use of large group lectureEmploys a variety of instructional techniques and strategies including multi-sensory approaches, appropriate questioning and modelling, role playing, self-teaching and activity-based learningUtilizes a variety of instructional resources outside of the textbookClassroom technology is an integrated part of the teaching and learning processModifies lesson plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning needsInstructional techniques provide all students the opportunity to learnInstruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic or gender biasResponds in a positive and constructive manner to student questionsProvides students with opportunities for successModels and promotes honesty, respect for people and property, responsibility for personal and group actions, personal integrity and the value of hard workUses assessment strategies to design effective instruction and intervention within a multi-tiered system of supportsAssessments directly relate to core curricular concepts and are in integral part of teaching and learningAssessment of student progress includes both traditional and alternative assessment measuresAssessment is interwoven with learning and occurs on an ongoing basis. Assessment is not solely an end product Professional ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates a commitment to professional growthKeeps current with appropriate teaching content and instructional techniques and strategies (e.g. participation in professional organizations, workshops, conferences, including the development of technology skills)Applies knowledge gained through professional growth to the classroomContributes and participates in a positive manner to building and district professional growth opportunitiesWorks collaboratively to select and implement building and district goalsRemains informed on building and district policies and works cooperatively toward their implementationParticipates, when appropriate, in curriculum development and building / district assignmentsMeets responsibilities beyond the school day related to school functionsMaintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilitiesAssumes leadership roles (committee participation, department chairs, curriculum review, etc.)Terms of Employment : 194-day contractDistrict StatementJohnston Community School District is an equal-opportunity affirmative-action employer. It is the policy of the District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, marital status in its employment and personnel practices. Johnston Community School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Human Resources, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 515-278-0470.