Secondary Social Studies Teacher: Inspire Lifelong Learners

Independence School District; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence School District is seeking a Secondary Classroom Teacher to join our district. The successful candidate will plan and deliver instruction in a specified content area, align with district standards, and foster a positive learning environment to promote student growth.

The role involves creating engaging lessons, assessing student progress, communicating with families, and collaborating with colleagues to support curriculum development and student success in a dynamic middle or high

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a specified content area to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

Education

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

Independence School District is seeking a Secondary Classroom Teacher to join our district. The successful candidate will plan and deliver instruction in a specified content area, align with district standards, and foster a positive learning environment to promote student growth.

The role involves creating engaging lessons, assessing student progress, communicating with families, and collaborating with colleagues to support curriculum development and student success in a dynamic middle or high