What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 SY - High School History and Social Science Teacher position at Northumberland High School?
QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a valid Virginia Department of Education Teacher Certification or be eligible for Virginia Department of Education Teacher Certification.
ENDORSEMENTS: Must be endorsed in history and social science or graduated from an approved teacher preparation program in history and social science.
REPORTS TO: Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months/200 days
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Participate in curriculum review and design.
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Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
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Diagnose and evaluates student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
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Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
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Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
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Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
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Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
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Effectively implement district initiatives.
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Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
- Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
- Serve on committees as assigned.
- Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)
