Social Studies Teacher - Intermediate School Pool

Social Studies Teacher - 7th Grade

Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to provide for appropriate learning experiences to meet the needs of all students; to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved social studies curriculum; document teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; address specific educational needs of individual students; create a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and administers the social studies curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in the academic content for essential components of the social studies curriculum.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies to meet varied student needs.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Maintains familiarity with district and state standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines.

Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile:

• Certification/License: Hold a Virginia teaching license in one of the following areas: Middle School Social Studies Grades 6-8 or History/Social Science Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Experience: Successful prior teaching experiences in intermediate school setting preferred.
• FLSA Status: Exempt