Social Studies Teacher 7th & 8th Grade (anticipated vacancy)

Thank you for your interest in working with Rome City Schools.We look forward to receiving your application.Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a lasting impact in education? Rome City Schools is seeking dedicated Teachers for anticipated vacancies at Rome Middle School for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year!Position Title : Social Studies Teacher 7th & 8th Grade Division / Department : Teaching & Learning Pay Grade : Certified Salary Schedule Pay Type : Salaried-Exempt Retirement : TRS Work Days : 190 Reports To : Principal Evaluation Instrument : TKESMINIMUM QUALIFICATION A valid Georgia Educator Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Goal : Provide instruction; encourage and assess student achievement and progress; and manage the learning environment effectively.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance. Provides instruction that is appropriate to the standards of the courses being taught. Exhibits professionalism in all job-related situations; follows professional ethics in all work related activities; presents a personal appearance which enhances the image of the school. Assumes a fair share of outside-the-classroom school responsibilities. Adheres to local school procedures and regulations in a supportive manner; demonstrates loyalty to the school and its leadership; avoids behavior which detracts from staff morale; works cooperatively with colleagues and the community; helps maintain a positive, cooperative climate. Promotes a positive school environment that enhances student learning. Maintains plans according to policies and / or directives. Promotes the responsible use of materials and equipment. Submits accurate paperwork on schedule. Maintains required work schedules in a punctual manner; demonstrates responsible attendance and use of leave. Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent. Accounts for student attendance and punctuality. Follows all district, state and federal policies and procedures. Directs the conduct of students in accordance with policies at all times. Takes all reasonable measures to protect students' health and safety. Seeks to improve through professional development and evaluation activities. Maintains prompt and professional communication with all stakeholders. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator. Essential DutiesJob descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer / supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed - even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Chief Human Resources Officer.) It should also be noted the order of duties / responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.Minimum RequirementsIn filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process.