Social Studies Teacher

POSITION : Middle School Social Studies Teacher

REPORTS TO : Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 10-month

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Under direction to teach and instruct pupils in grades 6 through 8 in middle school social studies academic subject matter social behavioral and other educational skill areas; to plan develop organize and conduct a comprehensive educational program for middle school level social studies pupils and to do other related functions as required.

DUTIES :

• Teach and instruct in intervention classes designed to close the academic achievement gap for students performing below grade level.
• Categorically funded teachers reduce class sizes in core academic areas.
• Teach and instruct in subject matter areas commonly found in a comprehensive middle school education program.
• Utilize an adopted course of study instructional program guidelines and other materials to develop lesson plans and teaching outlines.
• Pursue a variety of methodologies in teaching and instructing pupils including lectures demonstrations discussions and laboratory experiences.
• Conduct teaching and instructional activities using educational equipment materials books and other learning aids.
• Provides instruction in citizenship and other subject matter specified by legal mandate district policy and administrative regulations.
• Plan develop and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.
• Review analyze and evaluate pupils history background and assessment in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.
• Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
• Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
• Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior using behavioral management strategies and techniques including positive reinforcement and behavior-shaping procedures.
• Review analyze evaluate and report pupil academic social and emotional growth.
• Prepare administer score record and report the results of criterion-referenced tests and group standardized tests to evaluate pupil growth and progress.
• Counsel confer with and communicate with parents school and District personnel regarding pupil progress and the interpretation of the educational program.
• Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate pupil learning problems and to enhance expanded academic social and emotional growth opportunities.
• Maintain an effective learning environment by properly controlling heating lighting and ventilation and utilizing exhibits displays and independent study centers.
• Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies materials books equipment and learning aids.
• Perform various non-instructional duties including curriculum and instructional development activities student supervision and consultation activities.

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Principles theories methods techniques and strategies of teaching and instruction of middle school level pupils; academic social and behavioral characteristics of middle school level pupils; educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives; and educational trends and research findings about comprehensive middle school programming; behavior management and behavior shaping strategies techniques and methods and conflict resolution procedures; socio-economic and cultural background differences of the school population.

ABILITY TO :

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands : some lifting carrying pushing and / or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job generally requires sitting walking and standing. It is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Certificates & Licenses : Must have a Bachelors or foreign equivalent degree. Must have or be qualified to hold an NC teaching license in science and Social Studies (grades 6-8)or be willing to seek a provisional license.

Continuing Education / Training Maintain Licensure & CEUs

Employment will require extensive background checks.

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Communication skills,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Cordova,Word Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1