History and Social Studies Teacher

POSITION:History and Social Studies Teacher

LOCATION: Manassas Park High School

SALARY: Teacher Scale - 200 Days

HOURS: 7.5 hours per day

POSITION LENGTH: 200 Days

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR(S): Building Principals

JOB SUMMARY:

The High School History and Social Studies Teacher supports student success in both academic achievement and interpersonal development by implementing the division’s approved curriculum and delivering effective, standards-aligned instruction. The teacher is responsible for planning and documenting instruction; monitoring and documenting student progress, activities, and outcomes; and addressing the diverse educational needs of students.

The position requires creating and maintaining a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment that promotes critical thinking, civic understanding, and respectful discussion. The teacher also provides ongoing communication and feedback to students, parents/guardians, and school administrators regarding student progress, expectations, and academic goals.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND SKILLS:

• Must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Virginia Department of Education license with an endorsement in history and social sciences, or eligibility to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Experience in computer technology or willing to pursue appropriate technology training as required by position.
• Must demonstrate effective knowledge of and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with students, parents and school personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:(including but not limited to the following)

• Complies with all school laws, State Board of Education regulations, and all policies and regulations made by the School Board and Superintendent.
• Performs all duties deemed necessary by the School Board and Superintendent for the efficient and successful operation of the school system.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course standards; provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroup of students.
• Implements an instructional program, which provides appropriate learning for each student by differentiating instruction.
• Maintains records as required by law, School Board policies and regulations and strives to be prompt and accurate with required records and reports.
• Works cooperatively with the all staff members and interacts in a positive manner with parents and other community representatives.
• Directs instructional assistants, student teachers, assistant teachers, and/or student volunteers to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of achievement and classroom behavior.
• Demonstrates effective knowledge and use of curriculum content associated with the instructional assignment.
• Demonstrates preparation for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of materials and resources in accordance with the adopted curriculum.
• Administers developmental testing program and subject specific assessments to assess student competency levels and/or to develop individual learning plans.
• Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff, both school based and non-school based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management skills/delivery of instruction.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and other goals.
• Advises parents/guardians of student progress to communicate expectations and student achievement.
• Creates partnerships with parents/guardians to develop methods for improvement and/or reinforcement of classroom goals
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains an effective system of monitoring student…