Teacher Middle School Humanities
Job Description
Summary:
Plan and deliver Social Studies and ELA instruction and assessments aligned to Colorado Academic Standards to students in 6th-8th grade.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Utilize effective teaching practices to teach the adopted curricula for assigned grades and
subjects so that students attain adopted grade/course expectations and standards. Modify
and tailor the curriculum as necessary to address individual student differences, learning
styles, and student abilities. Instruct with adopted materials and utilize supplemental
classroom materials, media, and teaching appropriate for assigned levels and subjects
● Utilize formative and summative assessments to assess the learning, achievement, and
performance of each student and report the results as required by school procedures.
● Model, promote, and as situations arise, take the opportunity to provide instruction related to character education including citizenship and responsible behavior (respect for self, other and property), bullying prevention, conflict resolution skills, and responsible work habits and ethics
● Maintain an orderly, positive learning environment free from disruptive behavior by
implementing proactive classroom management strategies and enforcing the Student Conduct
Code. Supervise students to minimize any possibility of violent behavior and to minimize
potential accidents.
● Be familiar with and abide by all applicable Federal and Colorado laws and regulations; Board of Education policies and District Regulations, as amended from time to time; school
procedures that relate to employment with the school.
Education and Licensure
Have a bachelor’s degree and/or teaching license in English/language arts, social studies, education,or a related field
