History Teacher​/Coach

Overview

History Teacher/Coach

Position details and location are listed within the original description. This role involves developing students' knowledge of world cultures, history, geography, and socio-economic and political systems; fostering cultural understanding and critical thinking; and supporting students’ research and communication skills.

• Develops and administers Social Studies curriculum aligned with district goals and objectives.
• Creates lesson plans and instructional materials, organizing learning around historical problems and efficient use of instructional time.
• Teaches social studies topics including history, geography, economics, political science, government systems, education, citizenship, and humanities.
• Develops students’ understanding of diverse racial, ethnic, religious, political groups and socio-economic factors and their impact on human rights and freedom.
• Fosters understanding of long-term human behavior and the interrelationships of local, state, national, and global issues and approaches to solutions.
• Demonstrates how past events inform current issues and future action, with ties to contemporary matters.
• Develops students’ research, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills through reading, writing, group discussions, and presentations to promote problem-solving and independent thinking.
• Promotes critical analysis of media influence on information flow and public discourse, and encourages comparison of alternative information sources.
• Performs ongoing assessment of student learning; adapts instructional methods to meet individual needs, including students with special needs; provides individual and small-group instruction as needed.
• Continues professional development through seminars, workshops, meetings, or research.
• Maintains accurate records of student activities, achievement, and attendance according to district procedures and laws.
• Encourages parental involvement and communicates effectively with students and parents.
• Maintains classroom standards of conduct and a positive learning environment; coordinates with colleagues and participates in faculty activities.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and supplies; maintains inventory records.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and designated by central office administrators.
• Note:
  
  The description is illustrative and not all-inclusive.

• Uses standard office equipment (computers, printers, copiers, telephones).

• Travels to district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and pedagogy; ability to differentiate instruction by student learning styles.
• Knowledge of world history and related sub-topics (history, geography, sociology, economics, political science, government, education, citizenship, anthropology, humanities).
• Knowledge of major historical problems and approaches to solutions.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and action planning.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state education laws.
• Ability to use computer networks and software applications; organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents; engage in self-evaluation for growth; establish cooperative working relationships.

• Works in standard office and school environments.
• See Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements for this position.

• Certification/License:
  Texas Certification as a Social Studies Teacher;
  Motor Vehicle Operator's License (CDL preferred) or ability to provide own transportation.
• Education:
  
  Bachelors degree in an education discipline applicable to the teaching assignment.
• Experience:
  
  Successful prior teaching experience at the appropriate grade level is preferred.
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt

• Position Type:
  Full-time
• Job Categories:
  Athletics & Activities >
  Coaching;
  Classroom Teacher >
  Social Studies: US History;
  Classroom Teacher >
  Social Studies:
  World History

• LaKechia Johnson
• 616 N. red River
• Mexia, Texas 76667
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