What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL STUDIES 1.0 FTE position at Davenport Community Schools?
The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.
Duties & Responsibilities: Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV ?Yes ? No)
(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 -
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.)
Special Qualification Desired:(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
? Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential
Duties & Responsibilities: Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
- Must be able to teach multiple social studies classes and an Advisory section
- Must communicate and work cooperatively with students, staff, and parents to maintain a positive climate in the school
- Must be skilled at teaching in a team atmosphere, including work on collaborative teacher teams.
- Must be adept at building relationships and maintaining high academic and behavioral standards for all students.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches her/his full potential.
- Must be willing to communicate with all stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Must be willing to make accommodations and to differentiate instruction based on students’ needs.
- Must implement building-wide PBIS practices in support of building and district goals.
- Must be willing to support and implement multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) for both academics and behavior.
- Must be willing to integrate new technology-based strategies into the classroom.
- Must attend and actively participate in all building and district professional development.
- Good attendance and punctuality are a must to insure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
- Other duties as assigned by administration.
- Endorsement Required: Any (secondary) 5-12 Social Studies endorsement
Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV ?Yes ? No)
(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, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
- Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
- Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
- Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
- Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.
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.)
- Noise level is quiet to loud.
- Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
- Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
- Substance-free environment.
- Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
- Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.
Special Qualification Desired:(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
? Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential