HMS Social Science/History Teacher
Position Contact
Shanna Dinkel
Assistant Superintendent/Director of Curriculum
785-623-2400 sdinkel@usd489.com
Tom Albers, Principal
785-623-2450
Talbers@usd489.com
Location: Hays Middle School
180 Working Days per Year, 7.5 hours per day.
Compensation: $48,235 - $69,885, depending on professional development and years of experience.
Hays Middle School is looking for passionate educators who believe in serving every student, every day. We value teachers who are motivated, student-focused, and committed to helping kids reach their goals. At HMS, you’ll have the support and freedom to be your best self.
Position Purpose
- Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in 6th, 7th or 8th grade social studies.
Essential Functions
- Teaches knowledge and skills in 6th, 7th or 8th grade social science in accordance with district curriculum.
- Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Maintains familiarity with district and Kansas State assessments for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
- 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 grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.
Additional Duties
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
- Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
- Uses standard classroom equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
- Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
Certification
Qualifications Profile
Certification/License:
- State Certification as a Social Science Teacher or as required for position.
Education:
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
