2027-2028 Social Studies Teacher - Secondary (Anticipated)

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

SECONDARY CLASSROOM TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

• Building Principal

JOB GOAL:

• To create a flexible grade level program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for lifelong learning, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches a specified content area to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.

• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.

• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program.

• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.

• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.

• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.

• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.

• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.

• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.