Social Studies Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Actively promote and model the Mission, Beliefs, and Graduate Profile of IPS
• Determines with the relevant administrator appropriate learning objectives for the class, taking into account the school’s course of study and the assessed needs of the students 
• Establish and maintain a positive, respectful, and constructive relationship with students, parents, and colleagues. 
• Plans appropriate learning experiences for individual, group, and class instruction 
• Develop Unit plans in collaboration with colleagues  and present them to the Curriculum Coordinator when required;
• Monitors student progress and evaluates the student’s achievement of learning objectives 
• Reports individual student's progress to parents and school personnel through the preparation of reports and/or conferences
• Creates, a functional, safe, attractive, and physically comfortable environment to the extent possible 
• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the school and/or self-selected professional growth activities 
• Performs basic attendance accounting, record keeping, and clerical services as assigned 
• Assists in the selection and requisitioning of books, instructional aids, and supplies to the extent possible. 
• Establishes and maintains acceptable standards of students' behavior 
• Administers any school testing program required by the administration 
• Participates in curriculum development, program planning, school evaluation processes, and other faculty committees as required by the school administration 
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities 
• Plans and coordinates the work of aids, and teacher assistants where appropriate 
• Works with colleagues, ancillary staff, parents, and community agencies in matters of mutual concern 
• Participates with the administration to develop a continuous improvement plan for both the individual teacher and the school 
• Attend and participate in all faculty meetings and general student assemblies and evening and weekend programs as appropriate.
• Be available to accommodate parents and students seeking after-school appointments.  Attend all assigned parent conferences.
• Accept responsibility for extracurricular activities and provide 2 after-school clubs per year.
• Perform other duties as assigned