Teacher - Social Studies (6th Grade)

About the role

Position Hours: Full-time; Monday–Friday. Reports to Campus Principal. Length of Term/Employment: 190 workdays / At-will.

Position Minimum Qualifications

• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree and must present official transcripts that show bachelor’s degree awarded.
• Demonstrate competency in their core academic subject area.
• Must believe fully in the mission and vision of Jubilee Academies.

Responsibilities

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the school curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare emergency lesson plan folder to cover 2 days of material.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for SPED students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans.
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide and volunteers.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Participate in extended day and weekend school tutoring as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Student Growth And Development

• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Teach students to work toward self-discipline and responsibility.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus Assistant Director.
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school.
• Ensure good student discipline by being regular in attendance and on time.

Classroom Management And Organization

• Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Use the discipline management plan to include but not limited to:
  • Ground rules, stated positively and posted so they may be easily seen.
  • A step process which includes reinforcement for appropriate on-task behavior and consequences for inappropriate off-task behavior, which is posted at all times.
  • A lesson agenda, which models task organization and time management skills and ensures total time planning in the classroom.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, directors, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth And Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

Other

• Adheres to staff dress code.
• Arrive at first morning class 15 minutes before class bell.
• Maintains a good working relationship with Jubilee Academies staff and parents.
• Actively participates in two school committees, and will chair one committee.
• Keeps Jubilee Academies School Assistant Director informed of maintenance problems.
• Actively supports and participates in fundraising activities of Jubilee Academies.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Actively stays abreast of new developments in education.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May supervise assigned teacher aide(s) or volunteers.

Charter & Community Responsibilities

• Convey the charter’s mission to the public and encourage support in accomplishing the mission.
• Illustrate understanding of charter and community needs and begin activities to meet those needs.
• Demonstrate use of productive and efficient skills to raise community and parent involvement.
• Actively participate in student recruitment efforts.

Charter Atmosphere

• Encourage a constructive, thoughtful climate for learning.
• Promote fairness of students and staff from all cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate with students and staff in an effective manner that promotes and sustains the Jubilee culture.

Working Conditions

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent and prolonged standing.
• Stooping, bending, pulling and pushing required.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment and supplies.