Social Studies

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students, and creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Supervision

• Supervises students in activities that take place in and/or out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.

Curriculum Development and Administration

• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction, and student learning.

Instructional Methods and Assessment

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

Student Citizenship and Subject Matter Instruction

• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.

Professional Development and Record Keeping

• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

Parental Involvement and Conduct Management

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Sets and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

Collaboration and Administrative Support

• Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Testing and Compliance

• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.