What are the responsibilities and job description for the PKMS Social Studies and Geography position at Pansy Kidd Middle School?
PKMS Social Studies and Geography Teacher Job Description
Oklahoma Certification in Elementary Education and/or History is required.
The PKMS social studies and geography teacher is responsible for fostering critical thinking and global awareness through an exploration of history, geography, civics, and culture. The teacher should create an engaging, interactive learning environment that encourages curiosity and understanding of past and present societies.
Skills:
- Strong classroom management and instructional skills
- Ability to connect with and motivate middle school students
- Proficiency in integrating technology into the classroom
- Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
- Passion for history, geography, and social sciences
Work Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Align instructional practices and resources with Oklahoma Academic Standards (OAS)
- Support student learning through thoughtful planning and preparation using sound classroom management practices
- Attend professional development training opportunities and school-related meetings
- Remain informed and current on effective social studies and geography instructional practices and research-based educational theories
- Support school-wide instructional initiatives
- Gather student performance data through observation, dialogue, formative assessments, and summative assessments
- Design instructional strategies that meet the diverse needs of students
- Maintain updated records of student performance including grades and assessment data
- Comply with deadlines, due dates, and job-related expectations communicated to faculty and staff by site and district administration
- Communicate consistently and sensitively with students and families regarding student performance
- Serve on-site and district-level committees as needed
- Participate in IEP team meetings with the interests of students as the primary motivating factor
- Assist students in adopting behaviors conducive to success in the classroom setting
- Attend and actively participate in school events, activities, and initiatives
- Follow the school’s policies, practices, and procedures as a member of the school community
- Assume other duties as assigned and required for the fulfillment of job-related achievement