Position Title: Social Studies Teacher (Grades 10-12)

Qualifications: PA Secondary Social Studies 7-12 Instructions Teaching Certificate.

Reports To: Building Administrator

Job Goal: Serves as an education program leader in promoting and developing education practices and functions for students. 

Responsibilities:

1. Implement the educational program within the philosophy and policies approved by the Intermediate Unit Board and the guidelines established by the Director.
2. Maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
3. Model a sound work ethic and regular attendance.
4. Attain and maintain teacher credentials as required by Pennsylvania Department of Education. 
5. Participate in regular professional development activities to keep abreast of advances in technology, curriculum, and instructional delivery techniques; and remain current in all areas of the field of expertise.
6. Develop, revise, and implement the curriculum as it pertains to each instructional area in accordance with established guidelines and format.
7. Develop, revise, and implement instructional activities and materials to support thethe currriculum. 
8. Utilize a diversity of instructional delivery methods in order to motivate students and promote Mentor students and provide counseling and/or refer students to appropriate school specialists.
9. Provide and maintain a well-organized, safe learning environment.
10. Prepare lesson plans weekly and provide lesson plans for short-term substitutes.
11. Maintain daily attendance records and daily instructional plans.
12. Implement and maintain a system of student discipline and encourage appropriate student behavior.
13. Maintain student records and communicate student progress to parent/guardians.
14. Develop and promote student leadership and citizenship through the integration of career and technical student organization activities into the curriculum. 
15. Provide information and assistance as requested by the Cooperative Education office.
16. Maintain and participate in meetings to seek recommendations for curriculum program improvements, safety, and equipment.
17. Implement sound fiscal procedures within the instructional area in accordance with approved financial parameters and complete budget sheets as requested.
18. Prepare and submit report, information, budgets, and inventory as required.
19. Maintain instructional equipment and provide information about repairs as needed.
20. Adhere to all policies enacted by the Intermediate Unit Board and guidelines established by the Director.
21. Supervises students.
22. Reads and follows assigned student's Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
23. Participate in and contribute to a collaborative co-teaching model with Special Education teachers. 

Method of Evaluation:

Instructor shall be evaluated in accordance With Pennsylvania Department of Education directives.

Terms of Employment:

As per the Collective Bargaining Agreement established by the Intermediate Unit Board.