Middle School History/ Religion Teacher

Job Description
Middle School Social Studies & Religion Teacher
Full-Time or Part-Time
City & State: Lancaster, PA
School: St. Leo the Great School
 
Payroll Grade: 14                           FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose :

• Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' knowledge and understanding of world cultures and cultural evolution; to develop skills in research of social orders; and to develop an understanding of the existence and importance of geographical, historical, cultural, and political factors that influence the development of world societies, socio-economic systems, and political systems, as well as their inter-relationship and interdependence.
• To teach pupils in grades 6-8 basic Theology and formative skills in keeping with the school's Catholic character and Gospel values.
• To foster an understanding and appreciation of world cultures, languages, racial, ethnic, and religious groups, and political systems.
• To plan, organize, and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their educational and social development, while upholding the school's Catholic character and Gospel values.

 
Reports to: Principal

Essential Functions 

• Develops and administers Social Studies curriculum consistent with Diocesan school goals and objectives.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop unit organization around historical problems, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches knowledge of social studies, incorporating history, geography, economics, political science, systems of government, education, responsible citizenship, and humanities.
• Fosters an understanding of the continuity and patterns of human behavior through the ages, and an awareness of the complexity and interrelationship of local, state, national, and world problems and approaches to their solution(s).
• Demonstrates the manner in which the past provides a comparative basis from which to evaluate the nature of current issues and predict courses of action for the future, with continuous cross-reference to contemporary matters of importance.
• Develops students' research skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to make critical value judgments and contribute to the thoughtful exchange of ideas, through a variety of reading, writing, group discussion, and presentation assignments to stimulate self-reliance in problem-solving and concluding.
• Promotes students' critical analysis of the effect media has on the flow of information and shaping of public discourse, and encourages students to seek out and compare alternative sources of information concerning the key issues of their world.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within their grade level(s), and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment, and maintains inventory records. 

Responsibilities/Tasks for: Middle School Teacher

1. Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
2. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
3. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
4. Adapt t