Teacher - Social Science/History - Secondary - POSSIBLE for the school year

Job SummaryGeneral Social Science/History Teacher- VACANCY NOTICE & JOB DESCRIPTIONMay be assigned to Sheffield Junior High or Sheffield High SchoolCATEGORY: CertifiedCONTRACT PERIOD: 9.5 month/187 days for the 2024-2025 School YearQUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must hold appropriate Alabama teacher certification with certification endorsement in general social science grades 6-12 OR History and Political Science. Applicant should be able to motivate all students to want to learn, be willing to be involved in total school program, and be willing to integrate technology into instructional delivery. Must be willing to attend advanced placement or laying the foundation (LTF) training if required. Coaching responsibilities may be available.SALARY SCHEDULE: Salary will be paid based on the approved state minimum salary schedule - classroom teachers as approved by the Board (CLICK HERE for salary schedule.)DEADLINE: Position open until filledOTHER INFORMATION: Applicant must be willing to work with extra-curricular activities in addition to the teaching assignment. See Job Description BelowPOSITION TITLE: TeacherQUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree, or higher from an accredited institution. A valid Alabama State Professional Educators Certificate for grade level and assigned subject area. Must meet No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Highly Qualified (HQ) requirements. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptableREPORTS TO: PrincipalJOB GOAL: To create and provide engaging and challenging work for students to maximize each student's ability in accordance with local and state courses of study.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Determines individual and class needs consistent with district and state instructional goals.Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences that comply with local and state curriculum guidelinesDelivers instructional activities in a manner demonstrating a variety of instructional techniques, promoting positive interaction among students, and providing for appropriate practice of activities and skills focusing upon the desired learning outcomesEstablishes and maintains standards of student behavior that facilitate teaching and learningDemonstrates the effective evaluation of student needs and progress by engaging in entry level diagnosis activities, test construction, record keeping, and appropriate referral of students with special needs, preparing students for assessment, effective test administration and post assessment follow-up activitiesSeeks assistance of specialists as needed and makes referrals when appropriateWorks collaboratively with other members of the school faculty and staff to promote student learningMaintains a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and communityParticipates in school co-curricular programs and district program improvement effortsDemonstrates a high degree of professionalism and ethics, and works cooperatively with the Board, the Superintendent, other administrators, Board employees, parents, and studentsImplements professional learning plan and maintains proper certificationMaintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, board policy and school principal and submits records and reports in a timely mannerModels appropriate personal characteristics and work habits that are consistent with personal development goals established for studentsAdheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state and federal rules and regulationsImplements and follows the Alabama Quality Teaching Standards developed by the Alabama State Department of EducationAssumes responsibility to perform any other tasks assigned by the principalTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As assigned by the BoardSALARY: Salary in accordance with Board approved State Salary ScheduleEVALUATION: Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on assessments and evaluations.This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Sheffield City Schools Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.Revised 10/24/2016Nondiscrimination Statement: The Sheffield City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, Darryl Washington, Assistant Superintendent or Julie Box, Special Education and 504 Coordinator, 300 West Sixth Street, Sheffield, AL 35660, 256-383-0400