High School History Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelors' degree or higher;
2. Valid Georgia Teacher certification or Charter Waiver Eligible;
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and the Board may find appropriate.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent communication and organizational skills;
2. Proficiency in educational technology and digital resources for teaching and learning;
3. Ability to relate to and motivate all students in a positive manner with respect;
4. Ability to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibility.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance;
2. Completes all records and reports on time and with accuracy;
3. Be present, organized, and enthusiastically committed to the success of all students;
4. Develops and implements comprehensive lesson plans aligned with state standards and curriculum guidelines, covering a range of historical periods, events, and themes;
5. Delivers dynamic and engaging instruction that stimulates students' interest in history, using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, multimedia presentations, and hands-on activities;
6. Assesses student learning through a variety of formative and summative assessments, including tests, quizzes, projects, essays, and presentations.
7. Provide timely and constructive feedback to students to guide their academic progress;
8. Maintains a supportive and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning, ensuring that all students are actively engaged and respectful of one another;
9. Differentiates instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and interests, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential;
10. Provide individualized support and guidance to students as needed, including academic assistance, counseling, and mentorship, to promote their academic and personal growth;
11. Counsels with students and parents on learning and discipline problems as necessary;
12. Collaborates with colleagues, administrators, and parents to foster a positive and supportive learning community, participating in department meetings, professional development activities, and parent-teacher conferences as required;
13. Stays informed about current trends, best practices, and research in history education, participating in professional development activities and continuing education opportunities to enhance teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes;
14. Supervises or assists in the supervision of school activities as assigned;
15. Performs related duties as assigned as circumstances require;
16. Maintains satisfactory performance on the system Evaluation Instrument;
17. Performs other such duties needed or assigned by the Principal/Supervisor.