Social Studies Teacher

About the Role

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

Responsibilities

• Follow all rules, policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and is compatible with the school, district, and state guidelines.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct; develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and evaluate their job performance.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Participate in the development and support of the broad school vision.
• Attend staff meetings, serve on staff committees, and carry out non-instructional duties as required or assigned.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the Principal.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education with a valid teaching certificate in North Carolina.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate well with school personnel, students, and parents.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of computers and all aspects of the Microsoft Office Professional software programs.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and accomplish specific tasks as requested.
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students.
• Comply with confidentiality requirements in local, state, and federal policies and statutes.

Physical Requirements

• Able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
• Prolonged and irregular hours of duty, weekend work, and availability for work-related communication.
• Able to exert a negligible amount of force to move objects; classification consistent with light work.

Pay

Salary based on the state salary scale.

Schedule

Ten-month employment / FLSA Exempt.