High School Social Studies Teacher

High School Social Studies
JOB PURPOSE
Performs specialized work in instructing and directing the activities of students in
assigned class to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom
environment. Reports to the assigned school principal.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs,
interests, and abilities of the students.
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 superior.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and in
harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
to communicate these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with
the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the
individuals or student groups involved.
Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of educational
and instructional goals and objectives.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress
reports as required.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,
materials, and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and
administrative regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life
and conduct.
Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order
in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related
purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable
terms.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and
evaluates their job performance cooperatively with department heads.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Performs related duties as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the
job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions
of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff
member shall:
● Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
● Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
● Speak and hear.
● Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with
the ability to focus vision.
● Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms
of communication.
● Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and
operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.
WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS
● Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
● Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and
dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work
setting.
● Have regular and punctual attendance.
● Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the
proper authorities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
● Dental insurance
● Health insurance
● Health savings account
● Life insurance
● Paid time off
● Professional development assistance
● Retirement plan
● Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
● Charter school
Schedule:
● Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
● Teaching Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Clear Dot Charter School- charter school in Columbia, SC