Teacher-Social Studies (preliminary or clear credential)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops and implements standards-based lesson plans for single-subject curricula.
• Possesses an in-depth understanding of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), and how they will be integrated into other content areas.
• Establishes effective classroom management practices which are conducive to promoting learning and guidance.
• Improves the academic skills of students and provide career and vocational awareness/education.
• Prepares and maintains daily lesson plans to be submitted to the Principal on a weekly basis.
• Accurately maintains daily attendance records every class period.
• Administers assessments as needed.
• Plans and implements a standards-based curriculum for both the seated and independent study programs within alternative educational school guidelines.
• Completes various written reports, such as report cards, progress reports, attendance records, and disciplinary referral forms, etc.
• Assists with the supervision of students before, during, and after school.
• Prepares work for in-school disciplinary action, suspension and/or short-term independent study.
• Provides input for Student Study Team, Special Education, and other meetings that involve the student, parent, and school personnel.
• Identifies possible special education students for testing.
• Modifies curriculum when necessary.
• Maintains a professional appearance and team structure, serving as a model for students.
• Attends all service training as provided.
• Maintains regular attendance, timeliness and punctual employee presence per Fresno EOC Policy and Procedure Manual standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree as related to subject and grade level.
• Valid preliminary/clear teaching credential through the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing in required subject area (i.e. Math, Science, English or Social Science), or out of state equivalent.
• EXPERIENCE: Work experience, working with or teaching at-risk youth is highly preferred.
• OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Experience and/or education demonstrating the ability to: work effectively with multi-cultural/diverse groups; establish and maintain positive relationship with students; possess knowledge of different teaching methods and styles; provide specialized and individualized instruction; teach subjects within credential parameters. Demonstrated knowledge of the concepts in computers/technology in an instructional environment. Effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related business software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.