6th Grade Teacher Social Studies

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

SALARY RANGE: Teacher Contract

CONTRACT LENGTH: School Year

DUTIES: A qualified teaching candidate will provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students'' individual needs. This teacher monitors student growth using the 8 step process, is competent using data collection models to assess and track student growth, and is able to integrate technology and the arts into instructional plans. The teacher candidate will be an effective classroom manager, able to collaborate with teachers, work actively with students and parents and communicate academic necessities for student growth. Other duties which will be assessed include:

• Use of multiple sources of data collection including the 8-step process, Acuity, and fluency testing to inform instructional decisions.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.
• Develop daily effective lesson plans and complete reflections on a daily/weekly basis.
• Structure the classroom environment to maintain student interest and engagement.
• Maintain professional responsibility for planning, implementing and evaluating the process of learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Indiana Teaching License and must be Highly Qualified
• Bachelor''s of Degree in Elementary/Secondary Education or related field
• Prefer experience in the grade/content level during the past 3 years
• Must not currently be on a Performance Improvement Plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours.
• Must be able to handle stress.