JOB SUMMARY

The High School Psychology and Sociology Teacher will provide engaging, standards-aligned instruction in social science content. The successful candidate will use approved district curriculum, facilitate rigorous lessons, maintain a positive and structured classroom environment, and support student growth through effective planning, classroom management, and instruction.

 

Reports to: Building Principal

 

Supervises: None

 

Pay Grade: Teacher’s Salary Scale

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Deliver instruction in Psychology and Sociology using approved district curriculum and instructional resources to eleven and twelfth grade students.
• Plan and facilitate daily lessons that are engaging, rigorous, and aligned to course standards and district expectations.
• Submit weekly lesson plans in a timely manner, in accordance with building and district procedures.
• Provide bell-to-bell instruction that maximizes instructional time and keeps students actively engaged throughout the class period.
• Maintain effective classroom management practices that promote a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and support student achievement.
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of attendance, grades, assessments, and student performance.
• Communicate professionally with students, families, colleagues, and administrators.
• Collaborate with department members and school staff to strengthen instructional practices and student outcomes.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and other assigned duties as needed.
• Uphold all district, building, and professional expectations for conduct and performance

 

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.

 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science, or a related field.
• Valid Missouri teaching certification or eligibility for appropriate certification.
• Knowledge of high school Psychology and Sociology content.
• Demonstrated ability to use approved curriculum and plan effective instruction.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred 

 

• Experience teaching high school Psychology and Sociology.
• Experience in submitting weekly lesson plans and working within a district curriculum framework.
• Demonstrated success in maintaining engaging, structured, and student-centered classrooms.
• Experience collaborating with colleagues to improve instructional outcomes.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 lbs., such as lifting files and paper.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee continuously interacts with the public and staff.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.