Social Studies Teacher/Head Coach (Grades: 9-12)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in Dallas is seeking dedicated educators to provide students with engaging learning experiences that foster their intellectual and social growth. Teachers will develop lesson plans, evaluate student progress, and collaborate with staff to ensure a supportive educational environment. This role emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards in teaching and adapting to diverse learning styles.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for the assigned subject and level.
• Ability to perform routine tasks following specific instructions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans fulfilling district curriculum requirements.
• Continuously evaluate and record students’ progress.
• Collaborate with staff to address student needs.

Skills

Flexibility

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Description

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Assist and support the building principal to ensure the on-site administration, implementation of the district's educational programs, policies, regulations, and quality instruction in a safe and healthy environment.

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's instructional curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior.
• Establish a system of student evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
• Continuously evaluate and record various aspects of students’ progress and report to parents as needed and required.
• Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
• Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes.
• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using different media and methods to motivate students and utilize available time effectively.
• Identify pupil needs and collaborate with other professional staff to assess and help students resolve health, attitude, and learning issues.
• Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school.
• Participate in activities like open house and PTA meetings to interpret educational programs to the community.
• Plan and coordinate the work of aides, paraprofessionals, and student teachers (when applicable).
• Work with the principal to develop evaluation and assessment systems in line with district guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of student information, reports, and required documentation.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at the worksite.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Regularly required to sit, use hands, talk, or hear. Frequently reach with hands and arms. Occasionally stand and walk. Must routinely lift/move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level is usually moderate. Travel across the district is required. A remote work environment or alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees, as regular attendance at the worksite is essential.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of this job:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for the assigned subject and level.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to perform routine tasks following specific instructions with little or no prior experience.
• Flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Willingness to stay current with professional developments.