Cleveland Middle School Social Studies Teacher (for 26-27)

Cleveland City Schools•Cleveland, TN

About The Position

To teach one or more subjects to students and lead them toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth and maturation.

Requirements

Valid teacher’s license with appropriate endorsement
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Meets health and physical qualifications

Responsibilities

Supervises activities such as field trips, group discussions, and dramatic play-acting, to stimulate students’ interest in and broaden understanding of their physical and social environment.
Fosters cooperative social behavior through games and group projects to assist students in forming satisfying relationships with other students and adults.
Prepares for assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
Encourages students to maintain standards of classroom behavior
Observes students to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and to evaluate progress
Discusses students’ problems and progress with parents
Administers diagnostic tests and evaluates students’ progress on a regular basis
Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning
Assists in upholding board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations
Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when requested to do so
Represents the school and the community in a positive manner
Reports to the principal when one knows or reasonably suspects that a child’s health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.