Middle School Social Studies

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for structuring the learning environment to study the integrated social studies program outlined by the LRSD Curriculum Guides. The role involves creating a classroom environment conducive to learning, planning a program of study that meets individual student needs, and employing a variety of instructional techniques. The teacher will assess student accomplishments, maintain accurate records, and assist administration in implementing policies. This is a 9.25-month contract position (190 days) with a benefits package.

Requirements

Must meet Arkansas certification requirements in 6th-12th Social Studies.
Demonstrates a willingness to try new teaching and assessment strategies that would benefit all students.
Willingness to participate in ongoing staff development.
Ability to teach to differences and sensitivity to cultural differences.
Commitment to staff development and to applying new techniques in the classroom.
Demonstrates the conviction that all children can and will learn in the Little Rock School District.
Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.
Ability to articulate student progress clearly to parents.
Evidence of the ability to design and implement hands-on activities and thematic units in all content areas.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year.

Nice To Haves

Such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.
Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by the immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.

Responsibilities

Willingness to perform hands-on experiments with students.
Structure the classroom for cooperative learning activities.
Structures the learning environment to enable students to study the integrated social studies program outlined by the LRSD Curriculum Guides.
Evaluates equipment and supplies and works with the department head to replace supplies.
Meets and instructs assigned classes at the designated location and time.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Assesses the accomplishments or students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Demonstrates knowledge of lab safety procedures in dealing with situations in which accidents could happen.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administration regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and in the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in a fair and just manner.
Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.