Secondary Teacher- Social Studies

Classroom Teacher

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The teacher is responsible for growth in student learning.

Bachelor's Degree

Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate

Any additional certifications/qualifications specified by the Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel Bulletin 746

Reports To:

Principal/Assistant Principal/Other Assigned Evaluator

Term:
Nine, Ten, Eleven or Twelve Months

Salary:
Nine, Ten, Eleven or Twelve Month Teacher Salary Schedule

Instructional Responsibilities:

Establish learning objectives, immediate and long range, with written minimum, daily, weekly or unit lesson plan which shall be available in the classroom. Planning shall provide for systematic growth in fundamental knowledge, skills, appreciation, and attitudes

Teach effectively
1. Using class time for teaching designated subject matter as outlined by "Board approved Program Structure, Curriculum Guides, and/or policies
2. Using a variety of techniques to stimulate learning
3. Using a variety of curriculum materials
4. Differentiating assignments to meet individual needs
5. Explaining assignments
6. Limiting homework, making it meaningful to what is being taught
7. Evaluating the pupil's learning frequently with a view to improvement of teaching and Learning. Frequent teacher-made tests shall be given during each grading period for proper pupil evaluation.

Make provision for individual differences by using effective grouping, procedures or individualizing instruction, utilizing a variety of materials to the pupils' level

Maintain an atmosphere in the class conducive to learning

Demonstrate an understanding of child growth and development, showing respect for the individuality of every child

Exhibit substantial knowledge of subject matter and the curriculum objectives

Maintain control, promote self-discipline, character and respect for others through use of positive control techniques in keeping with state law, board policy, and school rules and regulations

Use orderly procedures for normal classroom control in learning activities, with simple and consistent routines for roll check, collections (money, papers, etc.), handling materials, sharpening Pencils, etc. Learning activities shall be provided during these routines which will assure effective use of time.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Follow the rules and regulations of assigned school and the Rapides Parish School Board

Follow a time and/or duty schedule authorized by the school principal for the school day and extra-curricular activities

That non-duty personnel report to school ten minutes before school begins and remain ten minutes after school closes

Sign in and out of school on appropriate forms

Be in the assigned classroom or other area of responsibility when the class period begins.

A class shall not be left unsupervised

Remain at school during the school day unless permission is obtained from the Principal

Be responsible for attending any administrative and/or professional meetings called by the Principal

Notify the Principal in case of absence in sufficient time to secure a substitute; to notify the Principal of advance plans to return to school

Follow guidelines as set forth by the Rapides Parish School Board staff

Maintain an attractive and clean classroom

Account for and be responsible for the care of all textbooks, pupil desks, other furniture, equipment and instructional materials which are in or are assigned to the teachers classroom, laboratory or other areas of responsibility

Be neat and accurate in completing required records and reports, turning these in promptly and on time

Be responsible for field trips to:

Obtain permission of the Principal

Get parents written consent

Make certain the trip has educational value related to current classroom instruction

Properly prepare pupils for the field trip experiences and to follow-up on return

Be sure that all vehicles have public liability insurance and that all drivers are properly licensed

Assure that trips are adequately chaperoned and that pupils are properly…