High School Social Studies - GA Certified

TITLE: CLASSROOM TEACHERQUALIFICATIONS: Valid Georgia Professional Certification in the assigned teaching fieldREPORTS TO: Building Principal and/or other authorized administratorsTEACHING TASKS:I. Provides InstructionTeaches at an appropriate instructional levelProvides content developmentProvides teacher-focused content developmentProvides student-focused content developmentBuilds for transferProvides initial focusProvides content emphasis and linkingProvides lesson summariesII. Assesses and Encourages Student ProgressPromotes student engagementMonitors student progressResponds to student performanceResponds to adequate performanceResponds to inadequate performancesSupports studentsIII. Manages the Learning EnvironmentUses time efficientlyHandles non-instructional tasks efficientlyUses instructional time appropriatelyMaintains physical setting for instructionMaintains appropriate student behavior in the classroomMonitors behaviorIntervenes when necessaryGENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Teacher Duties and ResponsibilitiesFollows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students' records, parents, and colleagues.Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents.Is available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies.Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication.Maintains confidentiality of students and students' records.Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents.Complies with school, system, and state administrative regulations and board of education policies.Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled.Enforces regulations concerning student conducts and discipline.Is punctual.Provides adequate information, plans and materials for substitute teacher.Maintains accurate complete, and appropriate records and files reports promptly.Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.Complies with conditions as stated in contract.Demonstrates professional practices in teachingModels correct use of language, oral and written.Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content.Implements designated curriculum.Maintains lesson plans as required by school.Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students.Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order.Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities.Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings.