What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Social Studies Teacher position at South Central Calhoun CSD?
Teacher
Contract Length: 180 Days
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education with secondary endorsement and approval(s) in specific subject matter area(s) to be taught.
Job Responsibilities:
- Instructional Responsibilities:
- Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum and, in conjunction with those goals, establish clear objectives for all lesson units, projects, and educational activities designed to communicate these goals to students.
- Employ instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting the stated objectives.
- Clearly present lessons to students.
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
- Be enthused and self-motivated to help motivate the students to achieve to the best of their abilities. Build self-esteem.
- Make assignments that are clear and reasonable.
- Use evaluative methods which are fair and consistent in determining the progress of students.
- Help students acquire good study and work habits.
- Assist the district's specialists in identifying and working with students with special needs.
- Plan and make arrangements for educational field trips, with the approval of the principal.
- Perform other instruction-related tasks as determined with the secondary principal.
Join Our Team at South Central Calhoun High School!
Are you a dedicated and passionate teacher ready to make a difference in the lives of high school students? South Central Calhoun High School is actively looking for an exceptional individual to be a leader.
Why Choose South Central Calhoun High School?
- Be part of a close-knit staff with a shared commitment to student success.
- Experience the advantages of a more personalized educational environment in our smaller district, with approximately 65 students at each grade level.
- Engage in proactive measures like our Early Warning System, signaling when students may need academic support, allowing for prompt intervention.
- Participate in regular Students of Concern meetings, fostering open communication to address individual student needs.
- Benefit from instructional supports provided by our dedicated instructional coach and induction coach, ensuring continuous professional growth and effectiveness.
Ready to teach in a place where your impact is big, and your team is even bigger?
Join us at South Central Calhoun High School and become an integral part of a close-knit staff where the shared commitment to student success is matched only by the genuine support we offer one another! In our smaller district, with approximately 65 students at each grade level, you'll experience the advantages of a more personalized educational environment. This year, our focus has been on implementing an Early Warning System, a proactive approach that signals when students may be struggling academically, allowing us to intervene promptly and offer the support they need. Additionally, we hold regular Students of Concern meetings, fostering open communication to stay informed about students' individual needs. As a member of our team, you'll benefit from instructional supports provided by our dedicated instructional coach and induction coach, both of whom are invaluable assets in ensuring continuous professional growth and effectiveness.
Ready to be part of a team where your passion meets purpose? If you're excited to inspire, collaborate, and make a lasting impact on our students' lives, contact us today. Join us in shaping the future of our students and contributing to a caring and vibrant school community, where your contributions are not only valued but supported at every step of your journey! Are you ready to join the journey?
The South Central Calhoun CSD offers career and technical programs in the following service areas: Ag Education, Computer Science, Business, Auto Tech., Health Occupations, FCS.
It is the policy of the South Central Calhoun Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.
There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. Grievance procedures and forms can be found in the 100 Series of Board Policies under the School Board Communications on the school website. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district's Equity Coordinator Wendi Geno, 1000 Tonawanda Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579, wgeno@scc.k12.ia.us or call 712-297-7222.
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