9-12 Social Studies Teacher

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Teach NC Standard Course of Study/Common CoreDevelops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturityProvides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motive assigned studentsEstablishes and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activitiesAssess academic and social growth of studentsKeeps appropriate recordsProvides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet school/district policies, goals and objectivesCommunicates with parents through a variety of meansHolds parent conferences to discuss the individual student's progress and school initiativesCreates an effective environment for learningMaintains professional competence through in-service professional growth activities and university coursesParticipates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated with the district guidelinesSelects instructional materialsSupervises students while in class and out of class activitiesParticipates in faculty and/or district committeesActively participates in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) Seeks opportunities to integrate various forms of technology in lessons MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Bachelor's degree from an approved education program in subject area NC Teaching license or have qualifications to obtain a NC teaching license KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Skilled in assessment and disaggregating data for teaching and learningAbility to meet the needs of all learnersAbility to plan, coordinates, and continuously improve instructionAbility to analyze situations, determine possible options, and make appropriate decision based on the factsAbility to develop and compile records and reportsMust be able to use a variety of technology devices such as computers, copiers, calculators, etcAbility to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people, or thingsAbility to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from administratorsAbility to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, list, etcAbility to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc. using prescribed formatAbility to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instruction PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel: reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds or more at times.