High School Social Studies Teacher

PURPOSE STATEMENT

To help students learn subject matter and skills related to social studies content area that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women, and cause them to perform satisfactorily on educational measurement instruments adopted by the corporation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Prepares adequate written instructions for substitute teachers.
• Maintains high standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process so as to achieve curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, corporation policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes self available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Planning a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the student.
• Implementing, by instruction and action, the corporation’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, and objectives.

Skill in:

• Using a computer and related software applications.
• Integrating technology into the classroom

Ability to:

• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teachers’ aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
• Regularly communicate student academic progress to students, parents, and staff so that timely corrective action can be taken if required.
• Pass a background check

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in social studies content area. Advance Placement experience desired.

CERTIFICATION

Valid Indiana teaching license with social studies content area endorsement.

To apply for this position please send a letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation and certifications/licenses to:

Cari Helms

1471 N. St. Rd. 43

Bloomfield, IN 47424

812-825-5722 Fax: 812-825-9413

chelms@egreene.k12.in.us