Middle School Social Studies / Science Teacher

Job Goal:Candidate is responsible for planning organizing and presenting activities contributing to educational social and physical development of High School students to enhance their self-worth and equip them with the basic knowledge skills and abilities needed to function in society. Considerable judgment tact patience sensitivity and flexibility are required to deal with students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and learning styles. This position requires creativity and adaptive thinking to match teaching objectives learning strategies and instructional plans with students abilities. Education/Certification: Bachelors Degree (required) Valid Texas Teaching Certificate or enrolled in a TEA-approved alternative certification programSkill Requirements: This position requires the ability to apply knowledge of current education and instructional theories methodologies techniques and principles knowledge of subject matter and knowledge of State Local and Federal laws and regulations affecting the lives and education of students. This position requires an understanding of child and adolescent development. Incumbent must have the skills to manage student must have the ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media work with others as a team organize and maintain records manage time and resources effectively and efficiently and evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback. Performance Responsibilities:Provide instruction to a class individual students or groups of High School students using such methods as oral presentation demonstration discussion of homework assignments answering questions offering laboratory directions and games. Plan lessons including activities such as preparing learning objectives and goals designing tests or exams studying material setting up labs and preparing learning in the High School classroom (e.g. maintain discipline; encourage participation; consult with parents school staff and other care providers to identify and address social or developmental needs.) Evaluate High School student records and document High School student progress (e.g. record grades and absences provide progress reports.) Perform all duties pertaining to area of expertise as required (i.e. language music physical education vocational training safety and career education.) Maintain contact with parents regarding student performance through activities such as parent-teacher conferences progress reports letters and special meetings. Maintain professional development through such activities as classes conferences seminars workshops and professional journals; provide technical guidance to less experienced various administrative activities (e.g. attend faculty and staff meetings order equipment and supplies copy materials create bulletin boards take attendance obtain permission slips and coordinate department activities.) Prepare lesson materials supplies and equipment (e.g. copy materials set up audio visual equipment arrange lab materials.) Monitor student behavior both inside and outside the classroom (e.g. during class in hallways between classes and during assemblies extracurricular activity meetings or events fire drills or other group activities.) Maintain other duties assigned by supervisor. Demonstrate behavior that is professional ethical and responsible. Articulate the districts mission and goals to the community and solicit its support in realizing the schools mission.