Social Studies Teacher (Middle School) - General Pool (2023-2024 SY)

Company: Alexandria City Public Schools
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: September 11, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

The Teacher facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students' providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. This job reports to the Principal.


Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
  
  
  
• Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education license required, or eligibility to obtain one in Middle Ed. 6-8: History/Social Science or History and Social Sciences
  
  Essential Functions:
  
  
• Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
  
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
  
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations; student achievements; develops methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
  
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals to provide feedback to students, parents and administration.
  
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
  
• Counsels students on performance improvement, health status, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
  
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
  
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.
  
• Instructs students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
  
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
  
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
  
• Participates in a variety of meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
  
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
  
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to the Education Code and school policies.
  
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
  
  Clearances:
  
  
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
  
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
  
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