Social Studies Teacher-

Georgia Department of Revenue•Dawson, MN

About The Position

Under the direction of a supervisor, the Social Studies Teacher develops lesson plans and presents lessons to students, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program and learning environment. The role uses research-based teaching strategies for topics including management and business principles, computer literacy, personal finance, accounting, computer programming, web page design, and coding. The teacher supports students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds, monitors their progress, maintains student records, and communicates with students, colleagues, and parents about progress and needs. This is an unclassified position with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. The selected applicant will be subject to reference and criminal background checks, where applicable. Compensation is based on experience and degree level. The announcement is open to internal and external applicants.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and eligibility to obtain a Georgia Clear and Renewable Teacher Certificate as required by statute; or a Provisional Georgia Educator’s Certificate and eligibility to obtain a Georgia Clear and Renewable Teacher Certificate as required by statute.
Demonstrated preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Computer Applications.
Clear Renewable Certification SRT-4 or higher (6–12).
Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) certification in Business Education.
Prior teaching experience in a youth facility or with at-risk youth; this is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests in accordance with established procedures.
Teach and implement structured lessons on management and business principles, computer literacy, personal finance, accounting, computer programming, web page design, and coding using research-based theories and strategies.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Establish and enforce classroom rules and procedures, and maintain discipline according to school rules and disciplinary systems.
Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
Encourage and monitor individual student progress, adjusting teaching strategies as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development, and update required records in accordance with laws, district policies, and school regulations.
Prepare required reports on students and activities.
Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
Regularly communicate student progress and needs to students, colleagues, and parents.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for learning activities.
Observe and evaluate student performance and development.
Assign and grade work, tests, and assignments.