Social Studies Teacher

American Falls School District •Southeast / Pocatello •Social Studies: General •Middle •Full Time •Posted 12D ago

About this job

Qualifications:
1. Standard Education Certification for the State of Idaho Endorsement
2. B.S. or B.A. degree with a major in Education
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports To: Principal

Job Goal: In order to implement the instructional program of the district the teacher shall carry out the following performance tasks:

1. Be knowledgeable of, and uphold all policies pertaining to teachers and students as specified in district rules and regulations.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter competencies and/or skills to be presented to students.
3. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students to the extent possible.
4. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students within tile limits of resources provided by the district.
5. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate these objectives to students. Upon request of the immediate supervisor, show written evidence of preparation.
6. Use instructional materials adopted by the district and employ methods that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
7. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
8. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Follow prescribed safety regulations.
9. Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
10. Accept responsibility for extra-curricular activities and other duties as may be assigned to meet the needs of students.
11. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication and cooperative relations with the administration, students, parents and colleagues.
12. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees to plan instructional goals, objectives and methods; assist in selection of instructional equipment and materials.
13. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

Benefits

Available upon Request

send Apply for this job school

American Falls School District

Southeast / Pocatello

Welcome to the American Falls School District located in the historic city of American Falls. American Falls has been the site of the largest reservoir in Idaho since 1925 when the dam was built and the town was moved to its present site. We invite you to explore our website to tour information concerning our district or any of our schools. Committed to Excellence in Education We are pleased to provide an outstanding education to our students. To prepare students to interact productively and effectively in society. To teach students the necessary academic and life skills for future education and be job ready. The nearly 1500 students with approximately 100 staff and 125 classified personnel are here to serve our students and parents in our four schools and one alternative school. We offer a variety of specialty programs including dual enrollment classes at the high school, gifted and talented programs at elementary, Gear-Up college preparatory for middle school and high school and Professional Technical Education and our award winning FFA program. In the American Falls School District, you will find: Commitment to college and career readiness, Preparation for Idaho core and the development of creativity and thinking skills with an emphasis on integration of technology, A safe and secure learning environment, Caring and compassionate staff committed to providing the best education for each and every child, Opportunities for meaningful parent involvement, Commitment to the arts including band and choir programs beginning in the elementary grades. The district’s outstanding art program offers course work including ceramics, painting and drawing at the middle school and high school levels.