What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle Level Social Studies Teacher position at Virtus Academy of South Carolina?
General Summary
At Virtus Academy of South Carolina (VASC), we believe certified teachers are the backbone of our success. We are looking for high-energy, dedicated educators who view teaching as a craft, take pride in their professional practice, and want to make a lasting impact in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Essential Job Functions
- Drive Academic Success: Design and deliver rigorous, standards-based instruction aligned with South Carolina standards using data-driven differentiation and approved curricula.
- Manage Digital Tools: Maintain accurate, weekly updates in PowerSchool and manage Google Classroom as a hub for students and families.
- Foster Culture & Inclusion: Create a clean, positive, high-energy learning space while ensuring full compliance with student IEP, 504, and FERPA requirements.
- Engage the “Wolf Pack”: Model servant leadership and a “whatever-it-takes” mindset through active participation in PLCs, team meetings, and continuous professional growth.
- Partner with Families: Maintain transparent, proactive communication with families, including a weekly newsletter sharing upcoming learning goals.
Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
- Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a valid South Carolina Teaching License
- Compliance: Ability to pass a SLED criminal background check and provide a negative TB test.
- Skills & Abilities: Strong English communication, educational tech proficiency (Google Workspace, PowerSchool), and physical mobility to actively manage a classroom.
- Core Values: Unimpeachable integrity, professional humility, a passion for self-development, and dedication to our “Wolf Pack” community.
Salary : $52,735 - $71,668