History Teacher Position Available In Lincoln, Mississippi

History Teacher 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars Brookhaven, MS

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Mississippi teaching certificate with endorsement in the applicable content area(s) A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a field of education or appropriate to certification Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be established by the School Board

REPORTS TO

Principal

JOB GOALS

To effectively plan, organize, and implement an evidence-based instructional curriculum driven by the MS College-and-Career-Readiness Standards in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and achieve their academic potential

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Such duties as may be assigned, including but not limited to, the following: Meets all professional conduct standards as set by MS Educator Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct Instructs all students assigned to the class roster according to school board policy and state/federal law Structures daily instructional time and orchestrates lessons that lead students to skill mastery Develops lessons that demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy Develops lessons that reflect the diversity of students’ backgrounds, cultures, skills, learning levels, language, interests, and special needs Selects goals aligned to the curriculum and that promote higher-order thinking Collects and organizes data to inform instructional decisions Maintains a classroom atmosphere that promotes learning and allows various opportunities for students to improve their cognitive capabilities Implements useful diagnostic and progress monitoring measures that reveal how each student is progressing and focus instructional decisions Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials for individualized instruction Actively engages students in the learning process Uses questioning and discussion techniques to promote higher order thinking skills Brings multiple perspectives to the delivery of content Communicates clearly and effectively Manages classroom space and resources effectively for student learning Monitors student access and usage of the Internet Establishes and maintains a culture of learning to high expectations Manages student behavior to provide productive learning opportunities for all students Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities Follows the District Instructional Management Plan including the Multi-Tiered System of Supports Collaborates with other faculty and staff, parents, the building principal, and district support staff Participates in professional growth activities monitored through the MS Professional Growth System Reports on time to duty posts and performs duty responsibilities as assigned by school administration Follows all board policies and procedures Maintains regular attendance and is punctual Promotes the district’s vision, mission, and goals Performs any other duties as assigned by school administration

JOB EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel