Middle School Social Studies Teacher

UNION R-XI SCHOOL DISRTICT; Union (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in Missouri seeks a dedicated 8th Grade Middle School Social Studies Teacher. The role involves creating engaging learning experiences, evaluating student growth, and integrating technology in the classroom. Candidates must hold a valid Missouri Teacher’s certificate and have a passion for fostering student development. This full-time position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri Teacher’s certificate required.
• Master’s in related content area preferred.
• Experience with standards-based learning/grading.

Responsibilities

• Creates engaging and personalized learning experiences.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth.
• Integrates technology to enhance learning opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Education

Valid Missouri Teacher’s certificate

Master’s in related content area

Tools

Google Apps for Education

Chromebooks

Job description

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Per Board policy GCBA, a maximum of 21 years of experience (with proper certification) may be transferred from another elementary or secondary accredited system. The highest step a teacher may enter the district at is step 22 of the salary schedule.

Middle School Teacher Job Description

CLASSIFICATION: Certified

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri Teacher’s certificate and appropriate content area/grade level certification
• Master’s in related content area preferred, but not required
• Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate
  
  

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Primary Functions

• Respect for the uniqueness of each individual learner.
• Ability to meet the individual needs of each student to allow for growth and development.
• Ability to convey information to students through written and verbal communications.
• Ability to encourage student ownership of learning and appropriate social and emotional skills.
  
  

Required Performance And Job Responsibilities

• Creates relevant, engaging, and personalized learning experiences for each student
• Develops opportunities for students to take ownership and control of their learning
• Can work in a technology rich environment (Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks)
• Understands how to use data to drive student learning
• Experience and knowledge of standards-based learning/grading
• Experience engaging students in assessments and activities that requiring critical thinking
• Teaches district approved curriculum and adheres to adopted Board of Education policies
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and community
• Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing
• Learns and implements strategies to instruct students in higher and more challenging levels of learning
• Integrates technology consistently to enhance student learning opportunities
• Organizes and prioritizes educator workload to best meet the needs of students
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records of student learning
• Identifies pupil needs, makes appropriate referrals and works with special education staff to develop IEPs
• Works well as a team member to serve all constituencies
• Adheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration/state/federal law
• Attends all meetings as requested by building and district administration
• Maintains strict confidentiality as required by law
• Develops a professional development plan annually and commits to life-long learning and growth
  
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Board approved academic calendar with applicable health and life insurance. Teacher salary schedule to be established by the Board of Education.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs as necessary for the safety and well-being of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB DUTIES: The most significant duties of this position have been included in this job description. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed. In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflect the assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.

Revised: March 3, 2016

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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