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NANDUA HS

History Teacher

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What they do

A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.

$66,382 / year median in Virginia

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

History Teacher

Accomack County Public Schools

NANDUA HS

- ONLEY, Virginia This job is also posted in Accomack County School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5913167

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

History Teacher

Contract Length:

191-day contract

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Job Summary

The position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops competencies in history and an understanding of the structure of history; motivates each pupil to apply historical understanding and skills; and prepares each student to meet the Virginia SOL standards.

Essential Duties

Instructs students through lectures, demonstrations, audiovisual aids, and other materials to supplement presentations.

Prepares course objectives and outline for the course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and school.

Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.

Keeps attendance records.

Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems.

Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.

Prompt and accurate with required records and reports.

Uses instructional and planning time effectively.

Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities.

Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to their care.

Demonstrates knowledge of the subject being taught.

Uses out-of-class assignments, when appropriate, to support the instructional objectives.

Complies with school and school board policies and regulations.

Other duties may be assigned.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required)

Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or a related field. Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement to teach in the assigned area

Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone; physical agility to lift to 25 pounds; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Clearance

Criminal Justice Background check, Fingerprinting, TB Assessment

Supervision Exercised:

May include instructional assistants, volunteers, and tutors.

Supervision Received:

Principal

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The applicant will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Accomack County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

The Accomack County School System does not discriminate based on age, sex, handicap, race, religion, color, or national origin in its employment practices.

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"We are an equal opportunity employer."

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$51,188 to $78,237 Per Year

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required