Social Studies - Middle School / High School

Major Responsibilities: 

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the school, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree of related subject from an accredited university
• Valid Standard Teacher Certification 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Maintains professionalism with staff.

Professional Growth and Development

• Attend and participate in staff meetings, committee meetings, and work sessions as required by the principal.
• Exhibit professional judgment and responsibility at all times.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Promote professional improvement through reading educational journals and books, exploring educational research, enrolling in college courses, participating in staff development activities, and membership in professional organizations.
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies approved by the Board of Directors and follow directives from superiors.
• Follow the attendance policy as assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

Policy Implementation

• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, board policies, and present subject matter according to established guidelines.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• School timing 7:30-3:45 p.m

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the state testing program.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct; interpret policy and maintain emotional control under stress.
• The Administration and/or supervisor has the right to add or change duties at any time.