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Introduction\
Are you looking to be part of a dynamic and innovative team of teachers
who believe in their mission of serving every student, every day? Hays
High School is the place you want to be! We are looking for motivated
educators who are goal-driven and steadfast in their approach to
teaching content, but more importantly, in supporting each student to
achieve their academic and personal goals. At HHS, we offer the autonomy
and support to be your best self.\
Position Purpose\
- Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop
students skills and competence in one or more fields of psychology,
world history, American history, sociology, geography, current issues,
and government\
Essential Functions\
- Teaches knowledge and skills in one or more fields of social science,
including, psychology, world history, American history, sociology,
geography, current issues, and government 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 students needs,
including students with special needs; conducts individual and small
group instruction as needed.\
- Maintains familiarity with district and Kansas State standardized
tests 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 schools 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 office equipment such as personal computers, printer,
copy and fax machines, and telephone.\
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as
well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.\
- Knowledge of a wide range of science subject areas, including
psychology, world history, American history, sociology, geography,
current issues, and government.\
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the
formulation of action plans.\
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws egarding 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.\
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards\
- Works in standard office and school building environments.\
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