Job Title:

Secondary Social Science Teacher Reports to:

Principal Supervises:

Students Non-professional staff, as assigned Volunteers, as assigned

Job Goal:

To provide for each student a learning climate and experiences conducive to his well-being and maximum actualization of his potential.

Performance Responsibilities:

Assumes responsibility for organizing the classroom to provide an effective teaching-learning climate. Understands and implements policies, rules and regulations of the local school and the City of Leeds Board of Education. Develops reasonable rules of school and/or classroom behavior and procedure. Maintains order in a fair and just manner with the aid of local administration and Board policy. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for nonprofessional staff. Evaluates cooperatively, with principal or department head and evaluatee, the job performance of assigned substitute teachers and non-professional staff. Performs cooperatively as a team member of the local school staff. Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as requested. Assists in scheduling of students as requested by the principal. Utilizes available planning time effectively. Assists in planning and supervising extracurricular activities as requested. Outlines for substitute teacher a comprehensive schedule, complete with activities. Ensures that students are properly supervised. Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the principal. Complies with federal, state, and local bylaws and policies relating to respective programs. Provides student statistical data as requested. Keeps accurate, up-to-date student records. Prepares and submits an instructional budget as requested. Collects and accounts for school monies as required by the principal. Inventories textbooks and school equipment as required. Maintains other files and records as required by the principal. Plans and implements a program of professional self-development. Accepts responsibility in developing and participating actively in school and system in-service programs. Shares with new and experienced colleagues, information leading to their professional growth. Assumes responsibility for active membership in professional organizations. Strives to develop a humanistic approach to teaching students. Follows the Alabama Course of Study in each discipline and uses the textbooks prescribed by the City of Leeds and State Boards of Education. Creates a classroom climate conducive to learning. Develops individual teacher performance objectives and works to achieve them. Establishes student performance objectives on a learning continuum. Develops and implements a plan for assessing individual student needs. Provides for individual differences, enrichments, etc. Employs instructional methods and materials designed to achieve stated objectives. Submits copies of long- and short-range plans to the principal as requested. Enhances the classroom environment with attractive bulletin boards or other displays denoting subject or other displays denoting subject or unit being taught. Maintains with students continuous evaluation of classroom goals and objectives. Utilizes services of specialists needed -as afforded by the school, the City of Leeds Board of Education, or outside agencies as approved by the principal. Uses the community as an extension of the classroom to broaden the learning environment. Stimulates in students by example and encouragement good housekeeping habits and respect for school facilities. Reports needed maintenance to the principal. Cooperates in the proper care and storage of equipment and materials. Works cooperatively with the PTA/PTO and other school and community organizations. Attends, when possible, PTA/PTO meetings and other school-community functions. Communicates effectively with school patrons and the general public. Projects a good self-image, school and school system image to patrons and public. Performs all assigned duties regularly and promptly. Treats information regarding students and all school system personnel in a professional manner. Cooperates with other faculty members to utilize school facilities, materials, and equipment for maximum benefit to all students. Implements the professional code of ethics. Assumes responsibility for acting as a representative of the City of Leeds Board of Education in the solution of problems which might affect his/her specific assignment. Assumes responsibility to perform any work which is assigned by the Superintendent and/or his representative, including the immediate supervisor.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board. •Includes Coaching Responsibilities•

Performance Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with Board Policy