Social Studies Teacher - 8th Grade - Interim @ Grier STEAM Academy

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Social Studies Teacher plans, organizes, and presents instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills contributing to their educational and social development. This interim position is for 8th grade at Grier STEAM Academy. The teacher delivers the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards; develops and uses appropriate instructional materials; and provides individual and group instruction to meet students’ needs and motivate them. The role includes monitoring student learning and behavior, maintaining academic and social growth records, communicating with parents, collaborating with school personnel, and participating in school and district activities. The teacher is expected to maintain professional competence and cooperate with the appropriate administrator on evaluation. Applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and be fully licensed as a Social Studies Teacher (00400), or eligible for licensure. For middle grades, licensure in 78400 or eligibility is required. A strong background in North Carolina’s Course of Study and Essential Standards is required. If offered the position, the candidate must pass a health exam, criminal records check, and drug test. The position is classified as exempt and paid according to the North Carolina Teacher’s Salary Schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Fully licensed as a Social Studies Teacher (00400) or eligible for licensure.
For middle grades, licensed in 78400 or eligible for licensure.
Strong background in the North Carolina Course of Study and Essential Standards.
Skilled in assessment and using assessment data to support teaching and learning.
Ability to meet the needs of all learners and plan, coordinate, and continuously improve instruction.
Ability to analyze situations and make appropriate decisions based on the facts.
Ability to develop and compile records and reports; prepare correspondence, reports, forms, and instructional materials; and record and deliver information.
Ability to manage instructional time, student behavior, and student performance.
Ability to communicate and establish working relationships with parents, students, teachers, staff, administrators, and the community.
Ability to adapt under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
Ability to understand the growth and development of assigned students.
Ability to use classroom equipment and tools such as computers, copiers, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for students.
Must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test if offered the position.
Must meet the physical requirements described in the posting, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds and the stated light-work force requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
Experience with Smartboard© and other forms of technology.

Responsibilities

Teach the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards.
Develop and use instructional materials appropriate for students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity.
Provide individual and group instruction designed to meet students’ needs and motivate them.
Establish and maintain standards of student control that support effective participation in activities.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth and maintain appropriate records.
Provide instruction and activities that meet school and district policies, goals, and objectives.
Communicate with parents through a variety of means and hold conferences about individual student progress and the school program.
Identify student needs and cooperate with professional staff in assessing and helping students address health, attitude, and learning problems.
Create an effective learning environment, including functional and attractive displays such as bulletin boards and interest centers.
Maintain professional competence through district in-service activities, professional growth activities, and university courses.
Participate with the appropriate administrator in developing the evaluation method in accordance with district guidelines.
Select and requisition instructional materials and maintain inventory records.
Cooperate in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities.
Participate in faculty and district committees and sponsor student activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.