Teacher - History / Social Studies

Qualifications

• Mississippi Teacher License
• Bachelor's Degree

Job Goal

To provide instructional leadership in teaching students to achieve, at a high level, the goals of the chosen course of study that will contribute to the development of the total child.

Performance Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and other activities to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that positively affect student achievement.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Assess the learning abilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Aid in the implementation of all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and/or volunteers, and evaluate their job performance in cooperation with department heads and grade chairs.
• Maintain accurate records of students' attendance, grades, and other pertinent information.
• Encourage, model, and enforce socially acceptable behavior in students.
• Integrate multi-media technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Work cooperatively with other personnel and supervisors in planning and carrying out school and district goals.
• Involvement of parents in the education of their child.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 187 days
• Salary for this position shall be commensurate with the years of experience as determined under the policies and procedures of the Moss Point School District and in accordance with the teacher pay scale.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board of Trustees’ policy on evaluation of District personnel.