Teacher - Social Studies

About This Role

Implement and deliver an instructional program in social studies to guide and encourage students to develop their academic potential, while fostering a love of learning and maintaining a disciplined classroom.

Responsibilities

• Understand and support the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools
• Model and instill a love of learning in students
• Design and implement appropriate instruction for assigned content areas in alignment with school standards, curriculum, and student needs
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials to maximize student engagement and learning
• Utilize varied teaching practices reflecting diverse student backgrounds to meet individual needs
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Conduct tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline according to school rules and disciplinary systems
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community
• Encourage and monitor individual student progress, adjusting teaching strategies as needed
• Attend department, school, district, and parent meetings
• Participate in district and campus staff development and serve on staff committees
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments
• Take daily attendance
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to use computer including software, database, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone
• Ability to analyze data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Skills

* Required skills