High School History Teacher

Classroom Teacher - History

To provide students with academic skills necessary to function in daily living, for achieving success on state and national achievement tests, and to serve as a foundation for learning at the next grade level.

Effective Teaching Practices:

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter.
• Accommodates individual differences and learning styles.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods.
• Communicates directions clearly.
• Uses correct oral and written communication.
• Uses technology and instructional aides effectively.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning.
• Addresses the varied achievement levels of students.
• Demonstrates concern for students as individuals.
• Documents instruction based on state benchmarks.

School Context and Organization:

• Works with the Principal and other administration to articulate and promote the school system vision of learning and teaching.
• Sets and accomplishes goals and objectives consistent with the school system vision, mission, and goal.
• Uses student data to identify instructional needs and displays it in the classroom or other designated areas.
• Organizes daily, monthly, and yearly plans to facilitate learning and teaching in the schools.
• Communicates high expectations to students and parents/guardians for learning.
• Follows established procedures in the Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards and other applicable federal and state regulations.
• Follows district policies applicable to the operation as established by the Board of Education.
• Performs any other tasks as required by the Superintendent of Education or immediate supervisor.
• Reviews, signs, and follows job description.
• Submits daily, weekly, and other reports to the Principal or designee on progress made in meeting district and school improvement goals (Strategic Plan, School wide Plan, etc.).
• Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Arrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignments.
• Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, School Board policies, and supports the school system.
• Attends all meetings, workshops, and in-service training programs required by the school or district.
• Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
• Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth.

Student Discipline:

• Follows district policies when administering student discipline for students with and without disabilities (Discipline Ladder, corporal punishment, suspensions, expulsions, etc.).
• Maintains appropriate and timely communication with administration concerning disciplinary referrals and/or actions (Parent Conferences, telephone calls, etc.).
• Maintains accurate and organized records for student discipline (Discipline Ladder, student files, discipline reports, actions, parent conferences, IEP meetings, etc.).

Supervision:

• Implements the established school wide security plan (Crisis management, fire, bus, testing, daily routines, extra-curricular, etc.).
• Provides continuous supervision of students (classrooms, buses, recess, halls, extracurricular, etc.).

Communication:

• Uses appropriate grammar and syntax (verbal and written).
• Communicates pertinent information from meetings, conferences, and other sources in a timely and accurate manner (Staff meetings, professional development opportunities, memos, etc.).
• Provides a written organized monthly calendar for communicating with the Principal's office, faculty, and parents as required.
• Provides input into the decision-making process where appropriate (School wide Plan, Strategic Plan, EEF, Textbook, Needs Assessment, etc.).
• Communicates school and organizational goals throughout the school year (clubs, newsletters, etc.).

Management of Educational Resources:

• Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class.
• Uses instructional time effectively / time on task.
• Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Provides for smooth transition from one activity to another.
• Maintains appropriate classroom discipline.
• Maintains poise and self control.
• Establishes high…