Middle School History Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location: Liberty Educational Ministries, Incorporated - Argyle, TX 76226Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Teacher Position Purpose  To prepare curriculum and instruct Middle School students in History.    Essential Functions  Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.  Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers.  Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, handouts, and project instructions align with the given standards grade level.  Use myLiberty LMS and aspects of Google Classroom and Google Drive platforms daily.  Prepare and deliver preparations on course topics.  Maintain student attendance, grades, and other required records.  Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.  Prepare and maintain Atlas submissions.  Compile, administer, and grade examinations.  Maintain contact with students and parents with regular communication.   Maintain expertise in subject matter through professional development.  Implement current teaching styles.   Collaborate with colleagues in grades just above and below to maintain vertical alignment.  Apply Biblical principles in course content.   Promote and nurture a Christ-centered culture within the classroom and school-wide.  Attend department, grade level, and faculty meetings.  Use information from various sources to make instructional decisions.  Be available for weekly scheduled tutoring times.   Communicate with students and parents as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.  Support extra-curricular activities in the subject taught.  Fulfill campus responsibilities as assigned. Examples, but not limited to, are testing center duty, lunchroom duty, detention duty, etc.   Adhere to the Student Protection Policy (SPP) procedures and trainings.  Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the school.    Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree or post graduate work in subject matter.  Teacher Certification  Teacher Certification via Association of Christian Schools International to be completed within the first year.  State Teacher Certification preferred but not required.   Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google.   Serve as a Christian role model.    Physical Requirements and Work Environment   Works in an environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.  May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.   Regularly use close and distance vision.   May stand for extended periods of time.   Works primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment.   Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.  Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written).  Ability to instruct and model desirable skills and attitude.  Ability to remain productive and maintain control under stress.   Ability to maintain a clear focus on a positive student experience.  Full-time, ten-month employee.  Qualifications