26-27 Social Studies Teacher - Middle School

Alpha Academy•Fayetteville, NC

About The Position

The Social Studies Teacher plans, organizes, and presents instruction and learning environments that support students’ subject-matter learning and educational and social development. The teacher manages instructional time and student behavior, presents lessons, monitors student performance, provides feedback, facilitates instruction, interacts with the educational community, and performs assigned non-instructional duties. The teacher may coordinate and direct teacher assistants’ activities.

Requirements

Degree in education or a related area that qualifies the applicant for teacher licensure by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Ability to monitor student safety and well-being, motivate students, maintain an orderly classroom, and perform general clerical duties.
Ability to operate common office machines and maintain basic files and records.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, read and prepare correspondence and instructional materials, and explain procedures.
Ability to apply logical or scientific reasoning, interpret technical instructions, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to use mathematical formulas and perform arithmetic and basic statistical tasks.
Ability to coordinate hand and eye movements, handle office equipment and hand tools, and distinguish colors and shades.
Ability to interact with people, adapt to stress, and respond to emergency situations.
Must be able to talk, hear, and communicate via telephone.
Must be able to use classroom equipment and tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs.
Must frequently or constantly exert negligible force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; standing and walking demands are consistent with Light Work.

Responsibilities

Prepare lesson materials, supplies, and equipment in advance; begin lessons promptly and maintain student time on task.
Establish and apply classroom rules and procedures for routine matters, student participation, movement, and behavior; monitor students and respond consistently to inappropriate behavior while preserving student dignity.
Present lessons by reviewing prior material, communicating objectives, explaining concepts clearly, using relevant examples and demonstrations, assigning appropriate tasks, asking questions, maintaining an effective pace, making smooth transitions, clarifying assignments, and summarizing key points.
Set clear work standards and due dates; circulate to monitor student work and use oral, written, and other work products to check progress; pose clear questions one at a time.
Provide feedback on in-class and out-of-class work, affirm correct responses, and support students after incorrect or absent responses through probing, repetition, clues, or additional time.
Develop and revise instructional objectives and tasks using diagnostic assessment information; maintain accurate student performance records; align plans, strategies, assessments, and student needs; use available human and material resources.
Treat students fairly and equitably and interact effectively with students, coworkers, parents, and the community.
Perform assigned or otherwise necessary non-instructional duties; comply with applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations; pursue professional development and demonstrate growth.
Monitor student safety and well-being, particularly during inclusive activities; motivate students and maintain a clean, orderly, and disciplined classroom.
Perform general clerical duties, operate common office machines, maintain basic files and records, follow oral and written instructions, and maintain effective working relationships.
Perform other related work as required.
May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants.