High School Social Studies Instructor

Job DetailsJob Location

• Madison
• Ridgeland
• Academy -
• Madison,
• MS 39110Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeGeneral
• Description
• Mission: Madison-Ridgeland Academy is a college-preparatory Christian School committed to educating each student’s mind, body, and spirit.

Vision

• Madison-Ridgeland Academy is committed to excellence in teaching the mind, reaching the heart, and inspiring servant leaders who will impact the world for Jesus Christ.
• Job
• Summary:
• High
• School
• Social
• Studies
• Hired by:
• Associate
• Head of
• School
• Responsible to:
• High
• School
• Principal
• Evaluated: An annual written evaluation is provided by the Secondary School Administration, which includes the High School Principal and the Director of Instruction.
• Type of position: This is a contracted, exempt employee who is paid on a salaried basis.
• Employee
• Profile:
• Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect: A strong, clear Christian testimony A mature, godly spirit A person of faith and prayer
• Personally, the employee’s life shall reflect: A lifestyle of biblical integrity A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness The ability to listen and respond to counsel

Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to the school system’s effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives Establish and adjust course outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and school goals; modifying plans based on student diagnostic and assessment procedures Convey information to students by using language concepts, examples, demonstrations, and teaching aids through such best practices, utilizing the integration of technology with subject matter Complete educational requirements by scheduling and assigning instructional activities and following up on results Assess student learning by preparing, administering, and scoring tests; reviewing and correcting assignments; eliciting student questions and responses; evaluating the application of learning to classroom project results Maintain student-learning results by providing instructional feedback, coaching, counseling, and disciplining students, planning, monitoring, and appraising learning results Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, and behavior Guide students’ personal and social development by establishing rules and procedures for administrative matters, student verbal participation, and student movement within the classroom, between classrooms, and within the school building Help parents by providing academic information, suggesting available educational and social resources, addressing parents’ concerns, answering question,s and requests Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks,and participating in professional societies Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish educational results Other duties as assigned by the Principal QualificationsQualifications Mississippi Association of Independent Schools issued Teacher’s Certification in the area of assignment. Bachelor’s degree in education and/or equivalent required subject hours Physical, Environmental, and Mental Requirements Regularly standing and walking around the classroom, lecturing, and monitoring students. Regularly sitting at the computer requiring repetitive finger motion and manual dexterity. Close visual acuity is required for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and reading. Hearing – the ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction Talking – expressing ideas by means of the spoken word to convey instructions to students, parents, and other workers Ability to communicate effectively, even in stressful situations Primarily inside the classroom environment Occasional lifting of 5 to 20 pounds Subject to frequent interruptions and frequent deadlines