Report To: Building Principal
The secondary social studies teacher must possess a strong foundation in History skills and concepts and is able to deliver the lesson design in accordance with the standards listed in the Arkansas Curriculum Frameworks.
Teaching Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring that classroom and curriculum meet Marion pedagogy and Arkansas Academic State Standards for every subject area assigned.
- Adheres to the Code of Ethics as set forth by the Arkansas Department of Education.
- Evaluates and maintains complete and accurate files regarding the students academic progress and physical social and emotional growth and communicates with parents or guardians on the individual students progress.
- Plans and evaluates daily lessons that are developmentally appropriate.
- Identifies the needs of a group of students as well as individual students and provides for continuous assessment of their ability and differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.
- Provides instruction organization and management in the classroom which creates a respectful environment conducive to learning.
- Supervises students both in and out of the classroom in a respectful and positive manner.
- Responsible for appropriate use of space equipment and material storage.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment within the classroom and the school.
- Adheres to all school systems protocols and policies that are developed.
- Maintains professional competence through participation in school provided inservice activities and/or selfselected professional growth activities related to job responsibilities.
- Initiates plans and participates in parent/guardian conferences and other contact as well as sending written information home about class activities in a timely manner.
- Fulfills other assigned duties as prescribed by the Principal/Supervisor.
- Maintains a valid Arkansas teaching license registered in the manner provided by law during employment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Coaching Duties:
Must be able to move around inside and outside sometimes on a grassy or uneven outdoor surface to reach outdoor competition areas in other districts. Must be able to work outdoors for sustained time periods sometimes during very hot or very cold weather conditions. Must be able to frequently due to athletic competitions work very long days that involve travel out of the district.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform 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.
Minimum Educaton/Experience:
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in appropriate major or course of study.
Certificates/License:
A valid Arkanas teaching license or be eligible to receive one for grade level and subject area assigned.