Job Details

Elizabethton City Schools Position Announcement

Job Description: Interim Secondary History/Government Classroom Teacher
Department: High School Principal
Last Revised: December 2025

Job Summary
The Secondary History/Government Teacher is responsible for developing a rigorous and engaging
secondary-level instructional program and a classroom environment that promotes learning, critical
thinking, and civic responsibility. The teacher establishes effective rapport with students,
motivates students to develop required historical knowledge, analytical skills, and informed
citizenship, and fosters positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and the broader school
community.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform
job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
1. Teaches secondary-level history, government, civics, and related social studies courses
utilizing the course of study approved by the district.
2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and
administrative regulations and procedure of the school district.
3. Develops, evaluates, and translates lesson plans and instructional materials into
individualized and small group learning experiences that adapt the curriculum to the needs of each
student.
4. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning
atmosphere in the classroom.
5. Evaluates students' academic and social growth, maintains records, and prepares progress
reports.
6. Communicates with parents, counselors, and students through conferences and other means to
discuss progress and interpret the school program.
7. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and
helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
8. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the
district and self-selected professional growth activities.
9. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records;
identifies and utilizes community instructional resources.
10. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
11. Participates in curriculum development programs and faculty committees and sponsors student
activities.
12. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational assistants, student teachers, and
volunteers.
13. Enforces the Board's policy on equal educational opportunity and advises the Board on
instructional policy and resource development necessary for meeting system-wide goals and
objectives.
14. Represents the school and community positively, maintains cordial relationships with the home,
parents, etc.
15. Performs such other duties as may reasonably be prescribed by the principal.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience
• A Bachelor's degree in history, government, social studies education, or a related field, with
experience working with secondary-level students.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Required Licenses or Certifications
• Valid Tennessee teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements for secondary history and
government.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Key Competencies
Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform
adequately a task or job duty.

Knowledge of:
• Principles, theories, methods, and strategies related to secondary history and government
instruction
• Adolescent growth, development, and learning characteristics
• State standards, curriculum frameworks, and instructional goals for social studies
• Current educational trends and research related to secondary instruction and civic
education
Skill in:
• Planning, organizing, and delivering effective secondary instructional programs
• Providing engaging and inclusive learning experiences for students from diverse socioeconomic
and cultural backgrounds
• Assessing and evaluating student learning and instructional effectiveness
• Oral and written communication

Ability to:
• Manage student behavior and maintain a positive classroom climate in a dynamic secondary school
setting
• Interpret and implement verbal and written instructions, policies, and procedures
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and
administrators
• Utilize instructional technology, digital resources, and computer applications
effectively

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands and working conditions 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 listed functions.
• The essential functions of this position must be performed on-site at the assigned work
location. This role is not designated as a remote or hybrid position.
• This job may require lifting of objects that exceed 25 lbs. Other physical demands that may be
required are as follows:
o Pushing and/or pulling
o Climbing
o Stooping and/or kneeling
o Reaching
o Talking
o Hearing
o Seeing
• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a
different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; accepting responsibility for the
direction, control, or planning of an activity; dealing with students; generalizing, evaluations,
or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.
• Ability to understand instructions and underlying principles; reason and make judgments;
understand meanings of words and the ideas associated with them; perform arithmetic operations
quickly and accurately; move the hands easily and manipulate small objects with the fingers; make
visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of
figures; perceive or recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades or other values of
the same color.
• Low to medium degree of discomfort due to exposure to temperature, fumes, dirt, dust, noise, and
cleaning chemicals.
• This role works in a dynamic and engaging classroom environment designed to foster student
learning, growth, and development. The classroom will be organized to support a range of
instructional activities, with appropriate resources and materials available for hands-on learning.
• This position manages a diverse group of students, guiding them through the academic curriculum
while maintaining a positive and structured classroom atmosphere. The role involves adapting
instructional methods to accommodate various learning styles and abilities, ensuring that each
student has the opportunity to succeed. The teacher will maintain effective classroom management
practices to create a respectful and collaborative environment that promotes student engagement and
achievement.
• The position also requires effective communication with parents and colleagues to support the
holistic development of students and ensure alignment with school goals. Collaboration with other
staff members and participation in school-wide initiatives will be essential to ensure a cohesive
educational experience for all students.
• Regular assessment of student progress and implementation of individualized support plans will
be key components of the teacher's responsibilities. The teacher will be responsible for creating a
safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning space that encourages exploration and academic curiosity.

Terms of Employment
Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed
by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of
personnel so assigned.