Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Grades 9-12

JOB P O S T ING

R E P O R T S TO : Principal

S U P E R V IS E S : May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants.

P U R P O S E : To plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

D U T I E S AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• MAJOR FUNCTION : Management of Instructional Time

The teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson; maintains a high level of student time-on-task.

The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters; has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student verbal participation and talk during di?erent types of activities-whole-class instruction, small group instruction, etc.; has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student movement in the classroom during di?erent types of instructional and non-instructional activities; frequently monitors the behavior of all students during whole-class, small group, and seat work activities and during transitions between instructional activities; stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently, yet maintains the dignity of the student.

The teacher begins the lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials; introduces the lesson or instructional activity and speci?c learning objectives when appropriate; speaks ?uently and precisely; presents the lesson or instructional activity using concepts and language understandable to the students; provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills; assigns tasks that students handle with a high rate of success; asks appropriate levels of questions that students handle with a high rate of success; conducts lesson or instructional activity at a brisk pace, slowing presentations when necessary for student understanding but avoiding slowdowns; makes transitions between lessons and between instructional activities within lessons e?ciently and smoothly; makes sure that the assignment is clear; summarizes the main point(s) of the lesson at the end of the lesson or instructional activity.

The teacher maintains clear, ?rm, and reasonable work standards and due dates; circulates during classwork to check all students' performance; routinely uses oral, written, and other work products to check student progress; poses questions clearly and one at a time.

The teacher provides feedback on the correctness or incorrectness of in-class work to encourage student growth; regularly provides prompt feedback on assigned out-of-class work; a?rms a correct oral response appropriately, and moves on; provides sustaining feedback after an incorrect response or no response by probing, repeating the question, giving a clue, or allowing more time.

The teacher has an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals; uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to develop and revise objectives and / or tasks; maintains accurate records to document student performance; has an instructional plan that matches / aligns objectives, learning strategies, assessment and student needs at the appropriate level of di?culty; uses available human and material resources to support the instructional program.

The teacher treats all students fairly and equitably; interacts e?ectively with students, co-workers, parents, and the community.

The teacher carries out non-instructional duties as assigned and / or as need is perceived; adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations; follows a plan for professional development, and demonstrates evidence of growth.

A D D I T I O N A L JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

M I N I M U M TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in education or in a related area that will qualify for licensure as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

M I N I M U M QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

P h y s i c a l Requirements : Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Due to the amount of time spent standing and / or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.

D a t a Conception : Requires the ability to compare and / or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

I n t e r p e r so nal Communication : Requires the ability to speak and / or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments, and / or directions from superiors.

L a n g ua g e Abilit y : Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc., using a prescribed format.

I n t e l li g e n c e : Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scienti?c thinking to de?ne problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic forms, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

V e r b a l Aptitude : Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate e?ectively and e?ciently in

variety of technical or professional languages including medical, legal, and counseling terminology.

N umerical Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; and apply the principles of descriptive statistics, statistical inference, and statistical theory.

F o r m / Sp a t i a l Aptitude : Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.

M o t o r Coordination : Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using o?ce equipment.

M a nu a l Dexterity : Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as o?ce equipment and hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye / hand / foot coordination.

C ol o r Discrimination : Requires the ability to di?erentiate between colors and shades of color.

I n t e r p e r so nal Temperament : Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergencies.

P h y s i c a l Communication : Requires the ability to talk and hear : (Talking : expressing or exchanging ideas using spoken words. Hearing : perceiving the nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via the telephone.

K N O W L E DG E , SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity.

Ability to motivate students.

Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment. Ability to perform general clerical duties.

Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom. Ability to operate standard o?ce machines.

Ability to maintain basic ?les and records.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain e?ective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

D I S C L A I M E R

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classi?cation. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and quali?cations required of employees for this job.