Middle School ELA and Social Studies Teacher

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities Must hold or have applied for an Ohio teaching license

• plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• develop schemes of work and lesson plans
• establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• prepare the classroom for class activities
• provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students'' varying needs
• instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• use relevant technology to support instruction
• observe and evaluate student''s performance and development
• assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments
• provide appropriate feedback on work
• encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• maintain accurate and complete records of students'' progress and development
• update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations
• prepare required reports on students and activities
• manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• maintain discipline by the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
• perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
• participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
• participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities