Social Studies Teacher

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Must hold a current Georgia teaching certificate or meet the professional qualifications as outlined in the Consolidate LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP). Goal This position provides appropriate learning experiences and educational opportunities based on knowledge of each child and plans for his/her maximum development. Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills with students, parents and other school personnel. Is available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies. Facilitates home‑school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication. Uses state, benchmark and other test results to develop and improve the instructional program for all students assigned to the teacher. Serves all students with appropriate instructional strategies at appropriate levels. Follows direct/or school prescribed assessment strategies and procedures. Mitigates deficiencies through a Professional Learning Plan for improvement, if required. Implements a Professional Growth Plan or Goal each year. Provides instruction based on designed curriculum and/or individual student needs. Demonstrates adequate, current knowledge of subject matter. Uses research based best practices throughout instruction. Effectively assesses and encourages student progress by promoting engagement, monitoring student progress, responding to adequate and inadequate performances and showing support of students in an appropriate manner. Participate in professional organizations and staff development activities. Participates in professional development enhances knowledge and remains current in grade level content, instruction best practices, effective instruction strategies, and assessment administration. Completes reports, documentation, duties and other assignments in a prompt and professional manner. Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements. Maintains a professional attitude with students, parents, community and other school employees. Attends/participates in faculty meetings and other assignment meetings. Serves on a variety of school committees to continually improve student learning. Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance. Assumes responsibilities for supervising students on Campus while away from building on school-related activities. Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for a substitute teacher. Keeps adequate records and upholds confidentiality of students and records. Maintains accurate records to document student performance and attendance. Adheres to the dress code described in the Calhoun City Schools Board of Education policy. Adheres to the chain of command. Manages the learning environment by using time efficiently, maintaining an effective physical setting for instruction and maintaining appropriate student behavior in and out of the classroom, and adhering to the school behavior/discipline plan. Incorporates the use of technology into instruction in an appropriate manner. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Ability to be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. Constant and consistent ability to supervise students required. #J-18808-Ljbffr