Middle Level Social Studies Teacher,

POSITION : Middle Level Social Studies TeacherLOCATION : Abner Creek Middle SchoolQUALIFICATIONS : Valid South Carolina Teaching CertificateREPORTS TO : Building PrincipalGENERAL SUMMARY : Under general supervision assists students in learning subject matter and / or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES : Cooperates in developing a program of continuous progress consistent with district goals and objectives to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of pupils. Keeps abreast of changes and district policies and students' needs and interests. Establishes clear and appropriate objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Analyzes progress of individual students on a regular basis and seeks appropriate assistance as needed. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of pupils. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and / or volunteers and evaluates their performance. Provides adequate plans for substitute teachers and evaluates their performance. Seeks the cooperation and assistance of parents through oral or written communication and / or home visits. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to properly care for all property, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies. Is punctual and responsible in performing all duties and activities as assigned. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and / or rules governing student life, conduct and behavior in a fair and just manner. Provides for his / her own professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and / or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning, Participates in school or district staff development programs as assigned by principal or superintendent. Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular or other activities as assigned by principal or superintendent. Does not abuse sick or personal leave and is absent only when it is absolutely necessary. Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "chain of command" as designated by board policies and / or administrative procedures. Presents a positive image of Spartanburg District Five Schools at all times. Performs other related duties as required. WORKING CONDITIONS : Conducts duties in a classroom environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students. Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring lifting / moving of items up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT : This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned / required.Salary : Teacher Salary Schedule (190 Days)We strongly recommend that you sign-up for job alerts and check back frequently for new job postings on the Job Listings page. When the appropriate teaching vacancy does arise, you can log-on to your account and quickly transfer your application to be considered for that position.Statement of Non-DiscriminationDiscrimination of all persons is prohibited with regard to employment and any other program or activity on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, immigrant status, English speaking status or disabling condition in District Five Schools of Spartanburg County as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended. Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services; Title IX Coordinator, Chief Administrative Officer.