What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School History Teacher position at University School of Milwaukee?
General Summary : Supports the School's mission through teaching History and World Civilizations in the Upper School's History program. Provides innovative instruction to meet a variety of student needs, in alignment with the School's curriculum goals. Leads students towards fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth and maturation. Performs complex professional work, while motivating students to develop skills in the areas of World History.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Increases the academic performance of all students in the History and Humanities content area by creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
- Plans instruction consistent with the School's approved curriculum for Upper School History.
- Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
- Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- Collects, analyzes, and reports data on the effectiveness of History instruction continuously.
- Works collaboratively with the History team to advise, plan, and implement effective interventions.
- Prepares for classes as assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request.
- Establishes appropriate plans for substitutes.
- Develops appropriate formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and assess student learning.
- Provides regular feedback to students and parents, and uses assessment data to make instructional decisions.
- Works collaboratively with administrators to strengthen the History program.
- Initiates, implements, and coordinates a variety of program components, which will further enrich the School's History program.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve an optimal learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Promotes students' educational and career objectives by providing individual assistance, preparing letters of recommendation, etc.
- Attends and participates in professional meetings, including collaborative teams, US meetings, and professional development.
- Completes other tasks as deemed appropriate by the Upper School Administration.
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