Teacher, Middle Grades Social Studies (900000385)

POSITION TITLE:

Teacher, Middle Grades - Social Studies 8th

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Certified Position. 189 day employee.

FLSA Status: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Qualified candidates must hold, or be eligible to hold, a Georgia teaching certificate in Middle Grades or 6-12 in the field of the job posted.

• Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

• Successful teaching experience

RESPONSIBLE TO:

School Principal

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Practicing the teaching profession according to the highest ethical standards and accepting the responsibility he/she has assumed by choosing a career in education

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge and needs of students.
• Plans using state and district standards and curricula, data, effective strategies and resources to meet the needs of all students.
• Provides appropriate content and skill development which address individual learning differences.
• Selects a variety of diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies that are valid and appropriate.
• Gathers, analyzes and uses relevant data to measure student progress and inform instruction.
• Provides a safe, well-managed environment that is conducive to learning.
• Creates a student centered academic environment in which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners.
• Exhibits a commitment to professional ethics and the school’s mission. Participates in professional growth opportunities to support student learning.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents or guardians, district and school personnel and other stakeholders in ways that enhance student learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Knowledge in subject area and ability to present accurate information
• Ability to use acceptable teaching procedures and methods
• Demonstrates interpersonal relationship skills
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Ability to make long range plans by adherence to curriculum guides
• Ability to complete and follow acceptable plans
• Exhibits competency in use of English language both written and oral
• Ability to diagnose student strengths or weaknesses in cognitive areas
• Ability to diagnose deficiencies, inadequacies, and strengths of student in affective domain
• Demonstrates adequate self-control
• Uses sound judgment
• Maintains appearance appropriate to the occasion in contacts with students, parents, staff, and community

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The Board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public.

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