MILPITAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

As part of a teaching assignment, teaches one or more classes of Social Studies and assists in other school programs as assigned. Provides educational programs and experiences which will fulfill the district’s and school’s state philosophy, goals, and objectives.

APPROVED: SALARY SCHEDULE: Certificated Teachers

BASIC FUNCTION:
To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaches courses in social studies, history, geography, American government, political science, or humanities to secondary students, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities. Instructs students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers as specified in the state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. Develops knowledge of the purpose, structure, and operation of the American government and economic system, and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.

Teaches district approved curriculum.

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the student.

Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals-- establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.

Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students.

Evaluates students= academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.

Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.

Supervises classroom and students.

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

ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor Arts degree in area of major study.

ABILITIES:

Develop needs assessment and individual learning plans for students enrolled in program. Read and analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrations, staff and the general public. Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Apply current research and theory to program.

Plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, peers and parents. Speak clearly and concisely in oral and written communication.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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 moderate to loud.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

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 frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. Such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

A valid California teaching credential in the area of study is required.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) 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.

09/96

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $225.00 - $275.00 per day

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Single Subject Credential (Preferred)
• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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