Junior High School Teacher - Social Studies (5361)
About The Position
The Junior High School Teacher - Social Studies leads students toward their potential by translating district curriculum goals and objectives into learning experiences for individual students. The teacher plans and implements instruction aligned with the district curriculum, uses effective teaching techniques and materials, and creates weekly written lesson plans correlated with curriculum aims and objectives. The teacher monitors student progress, provides regular feedback to students and parents, addresses specific student needs, and creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests. The position is for 191 days over 10 months and reports to the Principal. The stated schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with the possibility of longer hours. Compensation follows the QCUSD salary schedule for the applicable position; benefits are provided according to district policy.
Requirements
- Valid State of Arizona Teaching Certification.
- Meet all certification requirements for the grade level or subject area, including appropriate teaching-area endorsements.
- Pass a background clearance.
- Obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Responsibilities
- Support the Strategic Plan of Queen Creek Unified School District.
- Plan and implement a program of study that meets students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities within the district curriculum.
- Use effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives.
- Prepare weekly written lesson plans describing daily learning experiences and correlating them with curriculum aims and objectives.
- Monitor and assess student progress and regularly provide feedback to students and parents.
- Diagnose, instruct, and evaluate specific student needs, seeking assistance from district specialists as required.
- Communicate aims and objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language.
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
- Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing proper student behavior.
- Develop and implement reasonable classroom behavior and procedure rules fairly and justly.
- Create educational experiences that support students’ personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image, and other life skills.
- Promote and follow the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations, and administrative procedures.
- Communicate concerns and ideas positively, professionally, and ethically with colleagues, students, parents, and the community.
- Assume legal responsibility for supervising students on school property and at school-sponsored activities.
- Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Assume responsibilities assigned by the principal or supervisor, which may include committee work, student activities, student supervision, planning, or other professional assignments.
- Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
- Perform duties under stress while interacting with students, parents, peers, and the general public.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.
Benefits
- Benefits as per QCUSD District policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
