HS Social Studies Teacher

Job Title

Educator

Responsibilities

Educate: Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provides real-world, application based examples and learning opportunities. Utilizes a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and uses differentiated instruction within those lessons. Refers students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.

Planning: Participates with other staff members in curriculum planning during designated meetings. Incorporates into planning all diagnostic information as required in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the company's philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study.

Assist: Assists in the on-going curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. Maintains positive rapport with students; demonstrates patience and appropriate nurturing to assist in the growth of the child.

Compliance: Implements all relevant policies governing student conduct. Develops reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy and guidelines, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and consistent manner. Cooperates with members of the administration, other staff and with CSUSA.

Communication: Assigns lessons, corrects student work product and reviews oral presentations. Participates in parent communication activities. Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes reasonable effort to communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.

Assessment: Utilizes diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis. Assesses student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provides appropriate activities to address student needs and generates progress reports as required.

Qualifications and Skills

Work Environment: While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual school working conditions. May be noisy during high student traffic.

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. No physical exertion required. Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity. Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects. FLSA Overtime Category: Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Initiative: Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Strives to implement best practices and positive character education consistently. Is sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves.

Experience: Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications. Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.

Skills: Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful. Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance.