Secondary Social Studies

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or related training and work experience

for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI)

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Experience: Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

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  Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.

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  Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

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  Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.

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  Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

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  Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

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  Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
• Student Growth and Development-Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Professional Growth and Development

Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

Coaching: This position could possibly be tied to coaching. We are in search of Head Basketball and/or Head Baseball.