JCHS Government and Economics Teacher - Johnson County Schools - TN
Mountain City, TN
About the Job
Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Govenment and Economics Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of bachelor’s degree with proper Tennessee endorsement in Govenment and Economics and demonstration of “Highly Qualified” status through Praxis testing or coursework.
REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Secondary Supervisor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teachers- 10 months (200 days) with benefits
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Participate in curriculum review and design.
Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ESL, RTI, Etc.).
Effectively implement district initiatives.
Effectively collaborate with department teachers.
- Other duties as assigned.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
- Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
- Serve on committees as assigned.
- Remain current on instructional practices in education.
*Salary varies depending on years experience and highest degree earned. The minimun reflects a bachelor's with 0 years experience.