The Secondary Social Studies Teacher is responsible for promoting the student philosophy during the academic instruction of the classroom. The teacher must demonstrate strong content knowledge in their academic teaching area as well as a climate of “respect” to ensure a strong academic environment. The teacher should demonstrate an attitude of preparation for the classroom to maximize the total student academic learning. The teacher must also demonstrate leadership in student development.

 

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree with major or minor in social studies
2. Valid Arkansas teaching certification with required endorsements
3. One (1) - three (3) years of relevant experience preferred
4. Measurable evidence of driving student achievement gains
5. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work
6. To be an effective educator in the classroom
7. To assist in maintaining high academic standards for all students
8. Possesses the ability to implement relationships with district staff/parents and communicate effectively with these individuals
9. Sound knowledge of curriculum and instruction
10. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teaches content and skills in social studies to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Arkansas Department of Education
2. Creates lesson plans, administers praise and constructive criticism, instructs students on the subject of science and creates a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program.
3. Attends seminars and workshops to keep updated about development in the field of science
4. Continuously plans, prepares, and implements a social studies curriculum that incorporates skills and experiences
5. Participates in professional development and growth activities
6. Develops, obtains, and archives materials for the social studies program, including, but not limited to: primary source material, multimedia presentations, and lesson plans
7. Possesses creativity, able to inspire students’ trust, understand students’ individual needs, demonstrates cultural sensitivity and tolerates stress
8. Knowledge of State Common Core Curriculum and adopted guidelines
9. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, school & district staff, and patrons
10. Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress
11. Participates in social studies curriculum and other developmental programs
12. Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve learning problems
13. Models instruction without being abrasive or judgmental
14. Uses a variety of technologies including appropriate software programs
15. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

 

Physical Demands:    

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. or more.

 

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.      

 

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.