Jr. High School 6th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Jr. High School 6th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Reports To:

Campus Principal

Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled

Length Of Work Year: 187

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Salary Range: $59,850 - $75,670 Minimum - Maximum

Pay Grade:
Teacher Schedule

Primary

Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
  
  Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of subject(s) assigned General knowledge of curriculum and instruction Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major

Responsibilities And Duties:

• Instructional Strategies
• Student Growth and Development
• Classroom Management and Organization
• Communication
• Professional Growth and Development
• Other

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s)

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used :
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)] Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion:
Frequent walking Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment Environment:
Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours FOR INSTRUCTION OUTSIDE A TYPICAL CLASSROOM SETTING (e.g. P.E. Teachers, Fine Arts Instructors, Shop Instructors, etc.) the following physical requirements must be addressed:
Constant walking, standing, and movement to ensure safety and well-being of students in large open areas such as playgrounds, gyms, football fields, shop areas, etc. Physical activity, modeling, and directing instruction in front of large group setting of students in order to define/model expected and appropriate behaviors Lifting, carrying, or pulling of instructional equipment such as balls, instruments, cases, tools, etc.

which are necessary to the instructional delivery of the lesson Exposure to various climate settings and temperatures relative to classroom instruction within/outside school building/facility

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I acknowledge I received a copy of this job description. Employee's Signature:
Date Supervisor's Signature:
Date The Mission Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Updated Salary 26/27 JD 3.01