Job Description

Fayette County Public Schools KY

JOB DESCRIPTION Mid Social Studies Instructor

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Mid Social Studies Instructor

Position Type: Salary

Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels

Supervises: N/A

Days in work calendar: 189

JOB SUMMARY

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will enable them to excel in a global society.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Plans a program of study that as much as possible 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 interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons units projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the districts philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Makes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities
• Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law district policy and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and cooperatively with department heads evaluates job performance
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending squatting crawling climbing reaching
• Requires the ability to lift carry push or pull light weights

Job Description Creation Date:

1/1995
2/1998
7/2012
10/2024

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment retention promotion demotion transfer or dismissal because of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity) genetic information national or ethnic origin political affiliation age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.

Required Experience:

IC

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