Middle School Social Studies Teacher

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Overview

Job Title - 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher (Vacant Now) - --- - --- - Department - Academics - Salary Schedule - Teacher - FSLA Status - Exempt - Days/Year - 182 - Reports To - Principal - Supervises - N/A - Essential Duties and Responsibilities - --- - --- - Instruction - The teacher plans and implements effective instruction as evidenced by meeting the below requirements: - * Planning: The teacher develops and implements effective lesson plans, assignments, and assessments. - * Environment: The teacher establishes and maintains an effective learning environment. - * Professionalism: The teacher demonstrates professionalism by growing and developing professionally, reflecting on teaching, actively supporting school activities/events, and accepting school responsibilities. - Other Responsibilities - --- - --- - * Maintain good attendance - * Report to work on time and follow assigned work schedule - * Display professional ethics on and off duty - * Must be able to communicate in English both orally and in writing. - * Effectively communicate with students, parents, school personnel, and other stakeholders - * Must be able to perform physical activities of standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting 10 pounds. (Lifting is sometimes required.) - * Keep accurate, up-to-date records - * Complete reports, paperwork, and other assignments accurately and in a timely manner. - * Attend meetings as directed - * Maintain confidentiality of student information - * Participate in events related to the profession including but not limited to: open house, family nights, graduation, supervising co- and extracurricular events and other types of related activities as part of job duties as assigned by his/her supervisor. - * Perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor. - Qualifications - --- - --- - * Must hold a valid teaching certificate per bulletin 746 - * Possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree - * Adheres to all West Baton Rouge Parish School Board's policies - Physical Demands - --- - --- - * Medium: Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly. - Evaluation - Evaluation shall be conducted in accordance with West Baton Rouge Parish School Board Personnel Evaluation Plan.