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Position Title:
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Social Science Teacher
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Principal or Designee
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Salary:
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Certificated Salary Schedule
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Classification:
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Certificated
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Work Year:
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184 days -10 Month
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Board Approved:
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BASIC FUNCTION:
To develop in each pupil an appreciation of American ideals and cultural heritage. To develop proficiency in the use of social studies inquiry skills and concepts and to motivate each pupil to understand and exercise his rights, privileges and responsibilities as a citizen. To develop understanding of the geographical, historical, cultural, and political factors which influence the development of world regions. To encourage pupils to develop sound opinions based on study of facts concerning operation of political and economic systems
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Teaches courses in social science, history, geography, American government, political science, or humanities to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Develops a balanced social studies program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time, and other appropriate activities designed to encourage pupils to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, achieve improved interpersonal relationships, and make value judgments based on scientific methods of inquiry.
4. Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds.
5. Develops knowledge of purpose, structure, and operation of the American governmental and economic system, and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.
6. Makes current material from the mass media available to pupils and plans and guides discussion of current problems against background of geographical environment and history of area being studied.
7. Develops an understanding of the contributions of racial, religious, and political groups to American culture.
8. Develops knowledge of political and economic systems of other nations and their influence on personal freedom, education, and living standards.
9. Encourages pupils to become aware of the complexity and interrelations of local, state, national, and world problems.
10. Maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
11. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
12. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aides and maintains required inventory records. May request resource speakers and field trips.
13. Communicates with parents and school counselor to discuss pupil progress.
14. Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
15. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
16. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
17. Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities.
18. Performs other assigned duties as deemed necessary to fulfill the role of social science teacher by the principal
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Special Secondary, Single Subject, Standard Secondary or General Secondary Credential.
CLAD/BCLAD
At least two or three years successful classroom teaching experience preferred.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver’s license.
PERFORMANCE ABILITIES:
1. Ability to work with and understand students of elementary school age.
2. Ability to obtain and maintain good rapport with students, faculty and parents.
3. Maintain high standards of physical and mental health.
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Employee Signature
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Date
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Witnessed By
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Date
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Salary : $50,780 - $116,436
