Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Teacher

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruction: The teacher plans and implements effective instruction as evidenced by meeting the below requirements.
• Planning: The teacher develops and implements effective lesson plans, assignments, and assessments.
• Environment: The teacher establishes and maintains an effective learning environment.
• Professionalism: The teacher demonstrates professionalism by growing and developing professionally, reflecting on teaching, actively supporting school activities/events, and accepting school responsibilities.
• Other Responsibilities Include:
• Maintain good attendance
• Report to work on time and follow assigned work schedule
• Display professional ethics on and off duty
• Must be able to communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Effectively communicate with students, parents, school personnel, and other stakeholders
• Must be able to perform physical activities of standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting 10 pounds. (Lifting is sometimes required.)
• Keep accurate, up-to-date records
• Complete reports, paperwork, and other assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings as directed
• Maintains confidentiality of student information
• Participate in events related to the profession including but not limited to: open house, family nights, graduation, supervising co- and extracurricular events and other types of related activities as part of job duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications (minimum education, skills, and/or experience):

• Must hold a valid teaching certificate per Bulletin 746
• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
• Adheres to all West Baton Rouge Parish School Board's Policies

Physical Demands: Medium: Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

Evaluation: Evaluation shall be conducted in accordance with West Baton Rouge Parish School Board Personnel Evaluation Plan.