Social Science Teacher, 7-12

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools is seeking a Teacher to help students learn subject matter and develop skills that prepare them to be mature and responsible members of society.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in education or related area with relevant certification and expertise in the subject, and demonstrates effective communication, classroom management, and the ability to adapt instruction to diverse learners. Reports to the Principal; supervises students and interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Relevant certification and subject-area expertise.
• Ability to perform teaching duties and movement as required.

Responsibilities

• Determines individual and class needs.
• Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences.
• Implements activities using a variety of techniques that utilize instructional time to meet objectives.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Exhibits positive human relations skills.
• Evaluates the educational program and/or student progress.
• Communicates with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups.
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Maintains and submits records and reports.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics.
• Performs other related duties that are required by the principal, superintendent or his/her designee.

Skills

Mobility and dexterity

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or other acceptable area

Relevant certification and expertise in area of specialization

Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Job description

Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in education or other acceptable area.
2. Relevant certification and expertise in area of specialization.
3. For music teachers, excellent hearing and ability to determine pitch and tone variations.
4. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed.
5. Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISE: Students and student interns

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible members of society.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Determines individual and class needs.
2. Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences.
3. Implements activities using a variety of techniques that utilize instructional time to meet objectives.
4. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
5. Exhibits positive human relations skills.
6. Evaluates the educational program and/or student progress.
7. Communicates with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups.
8. Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
9. Maintains and submits records and reports.
10. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
11. Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics.
12. Performs other related duties that are required by the principal, superintendent or his/her designee.