Dynamic Middle School History Educator

Lancaster High School; Virginia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster County School District’s Lancaster High School in Lancaster, Virginia is seeking a Middle School History Teacher. Immediate start with a focus on aligning instruction to state standards and providing engaging, standards-based lessons.

The role requires endorsement in Middle School History and Virginia licensure eligibility. The teacher will plan, differentiate instruction, assess student learning, and communicate with families to support student achievement.

Qualifications

• Endorsement in Middle School History. Middle History 6-8required or eligibility for Virginia Licensure in Middle SchoolEducation.
• Valid certification to meet ESSArequirements with specific endorsement in the area in which assigned.
• Applicants who have had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating for such teaching.

Responsibilities

• Prepares written communications relating to general and specialized work of the department.
• Plans instruction to achieve learning objectives that reflect current division and state curriculum standards.
• Uses materials and resources that are compatible with student’s needs and abilities and which support the approved curriculum.
• Links present content with past and future learning experiences, other subject areas and real world experiences/applications.
• Uses researched based instructional strategies that promote student learning.
• Recognizes individual learning differences and differentiates instruction to meet student needs.
• Provides a variety of ongoing and culminating assessments to measure student performance.
• Provides on-going and timely feedback to encourage student progress.
• Uses student performance data in instructional planning and decision making.
• Adheres to appropriate scoring and grading procedures and policies.
• Maximizes the use of instructional time to increase student learning.
• Manages/maintains behavior that promotes learning.
• Organizes the classroom to ensure an environment that is safe and conducive to learning.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with students.
• Works collaboratively with staff, families and community agencies to support student success.
• Initiates and maintains timely communication with parents/guardians and administrators concerning student progress or problems.
• Demonstrates professional, moral and ethical behavior and exhibits personal integrity in all interactions.
• Participates in an ongoing process of professional development.
• Provides service to the profession, the school, the school division and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Endorsement in Middle School History

Virginia Licensure eligibility (Middle School Education)

Job description

Lancaster County School District’s Lancaster High School in Lancaster, Virginia is seeking a Middle School History Teacher. Immediate start with a focus on aligning instruction to state standards and providing engaging, standards-based lessons.

The role requires endorsement in Middle School History and Virginia licensure eligibility. The teacher will plan, differentiate instruction, assess student learning, and communicate with families to support student achievement.