Teacher, 8th Grade - Social Studies

Job Description Title: Teacher, 8th Grade - Social Studies Reports To: Principal Employee Type: Full-Time, School Year Only, Salaried, Exempt Summary Develop students' knowledge and understanding of world cultures and cultural evolution; to develop skills in research of social orders; and develop an understanding of the existence and importance of geographical, historical, cultural and political factors that influence the development of world societies, socio-economic systems and political systems, as well as their inter-relationship and interdependence. Job Responsibilities This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee will be required to perform other duties requested by the supervisor and/or school administrator. Develops and administers Social Studies curriculum consistent with CCS goals and objectivesPromotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learningDevelops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instructionTeaches knowledge of social studies, incorporating history, geography, economics, political science, systems of government, education, responsible citizenship, and humanitiesDevelops students' understanding of various racial, ethnic, religious and political groups, as well as socioeconomic status, and the influence of various factors on human rights and freedomFosters an understanding of the continuity and patterns of human behavior through the ages, and an awareness of the complexity and interrelationship of local, state, national and world problems and approaches to their solution(s)Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as neededEncourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parentsOrganizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by CCSEnforces the CCS Student Code of Conduct, the CCS Uniform Code, and the CCS Computer Usage CodePromotes good citizenship through actions as a role modelConducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles that reflect favorably upon the individual and the schoolMaintains highest level of confidentiality pertaining to school and students' information, progress, and recordsAssumes other responsibilities assigned by supervisor and/or school administratorAbides by the CCS Employee Manual, CCS policies and procedures, and all current PA Public School expectations Qualifications A four-year college degree and PA Social Studies 7-12 Certification. If certification is from a different state, PA certification must be obtained within a determined timeframe.Knowledge of world history in a variety of sub-topic, including history, geography, sociology, economics, political science, systems of government, education, responsible citizenship, anthropology, and humanitiesKnowledge of humanity's major problems and approaches to their solution(s) in the pastDemonstrated competence as a classroom teacherKnowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning stylesAbility to organize and coordinate workAbility to communicate effectively with students and parentsAbility to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growthKnowledge of basic computer operationsRequired Clearances include Criminal Background Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114), all dated within one year of receiptMeets criteria for employment in a PA Public School Work Environment and Physical Demands The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of timeAbility to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overheadAbility to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsNoise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate depending on the specific site