High School Social Studies Teacher

ABOUT NGSC: North Gibson School Corporation proudly serves students and families from the communities of Princeton, Hazleton, Mt. Olympus, and Patoka, as well as the rural areas of northern Gibson County.We take pride in offering our students a tailored curriculum, developed locally by our professional teaching and administrative staff.Along with placing a high value on academics, we also take great pride in our extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, which provide many avenues for our students to be involved in their school community.Best of all, we are able to provide these excellent activities in some of the most up-to-date, technology rich facilities in the state of Indiana. SUMMARY: School Teachers will teach grade level material, content specific lesson plans, and personal development, following NGSC standards-based curriculum. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Help all students develop competence and confidence simultaneously through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding. Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rule of conduct and behavior for assigned students, and reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy. Observes, evaluates, reports and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. Prepare educational course outlines, objectives and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements. Present subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Have the ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills. Provide effective written and verbal communication skills. Have the ability to manage classroom and coordinate and instruct student activities. Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in education or in the subject areas for which you are applying. Master’s Degree, preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Have a valid Indiana state teaching license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.The employee must be able to see and read close work such as typed or handwritten material and have good depth perception.The employee must be able to hear conversation and to communicate through speech. Occasionally the employee will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times.The employee is occasionally required to squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds or more, such as pushing materials on a cart. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level may vary depending upon the daily activities within the work environment, such as the number of people in the room.The work environment is frequently interrupted as the employee must meet multiple demands.The employee must constantly work to meet deadlines. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Department: Instruction Classification: Certified Status: Exempt Reports To: Principal, Superintendent #J-18808-Ljbffr ReNEW Schools