SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

Standing Rock School District is looking for a Social Studies Teacher

Provides for instruction of students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques which meet the needs of all students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings and activities. Monitors and evaluates student performance. Develops and implements plans to improve student performance. Maintains required records and follows required procedures and practice.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Establishes clear goals and objectives related to the school improvement plan.
• Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, and instructional materials.
• Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
• Prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results.
• Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multi-media teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
• Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning; takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Counsels students when academic and adjustment problems arise.
• Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
• May serve on special committees.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, board policy and administrative regulation,
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants, and volunteers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made on request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university.

CLOSING DATE:  Until Filled

Call or email to request an application:   Katherine Bailey at 701-854-2142

Email Address: Katherine.Bailey@k12.nd.us

Or visit our website:  www.standing-rock.k12.nd.us

All persons selected for employment must submit to a background check and drug testing.

We are an equal opportunity employer.