Social Studies Teacher

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid or eligible for a Georgia Teacher’s Certificate in Middle Grades Social Studies (4–8)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate appropriate verbal and written communication skills
• Perform routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision
• Participate in extracurricular activities and/or serve on designated committees
• Demonstrate loyalty to the school, school system, and administrators
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Student Achievement Goals

• Utilize state and system-wide test results and local school grade profiles to develop and improve the instructional program for all assigned students
• Develop and implement appropriate instructional activities to increase student achievement

Instruction

• Provide instruction at an appropriate level with content development and building for transfer
• Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and resources tailored to assigned students
• Assess and encourage student progress by promoting engagement, monitoring performance, responding to adequate and inadequate performances, and supporting students appropriately
• Manage the learning environment by using time efficiently, maintaining an effective physical setting, and ensuring appropriate student behavior
• Provide adequate information, plans, and materials for substitutes

Professional Growth

• Participate in professional organizations and staff development activities
• Share information with colleagues and apply learned knowledge to the classroom
• Accept new challenges in a professional manner

Interpersonal Skills

• Facilitate home-school communication through conferences, telephone calls, and written communications
• Work effectively with colleagues and exhibit fundamentals of good public/customer service
• Enhance the climate of the building and the morale of colleagues
• Accept constructive criticism and follow up on administrative actions for improving performance

Promptness and Dependability

• Maintain a pattern of prompt and regular attendance
• Complete reports, documentation, duties, and other assignments in a prompt and professional manner
• Exhibit time on task and a flexible, cooperative, progressive, and hardworking attitude

Adherence to Policies and Procedures

• Comply with school, system, state, and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics
• Adhere to the chain of command and Cultural Diversity Guidelines
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and material
• Maintain a professional appearance appropriate for job responsibilities
• Ensure security and accountability for classroom equipment and supplies

Personal Conduct

• Act in a professional manner and maintain a professional attitude, following school and system policies regarding students and records when interacting with the public
• Assume responsibility for the total school program, student safety, and good operating order
• Show initiative and assume responsibility for all aspects of job duties

Integration of Technology

• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the use of internet and email as applicable to job responsibilities
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the use of other computer applications as applicable to job responsibilities
• Incorporate the use of technology into instruction in an appropriate manner

Skills

• Written and oral communication skills
• Student management, supervisory, and leadership skills
• Ability to employ a variety of instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to learners
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Computer competence, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Pleasant personality and cooperative attitude
• Physical skills and stamina to perform essential duties

Pay

Georgia/Local Certified Salary Schedule – 10 month