Social Studies Teacher

Oklahoma City Public Schools•OK, OK

13h

About The Position

The Social Studies Teacher creates a flexible program and classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth. The teacher builds effective rapport with pupils, motivates them to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge according to their abilities, and establishes positive relationships with parents and staff. The teacher delivers secondary social studies instruction using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma City’s Board of Education, along with other appropriate learning activities. Subjects may include history, civics, economics, geography, Oklahoma history, political science, and philosophy. The role includes planning and adapting instruction, assessing and reporting student progress, maintaining an orderly classroom, communicating with families, and contributing to school improvement. The employee may be required to work from an alternative site during a health crisis or other disruption that closes school or office buildings, subject to the superintendent’s determination and supervisor-provided guidelines. This is an exempt position with 100% FTE and 181 work days. Compensation is listed as 001, with step determined by education and experience. The job description is not all-inclusive; other reasonably related duties may be assigned, and the district reserves the right to revise duties and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Oklahoma teaching certification in secondary education for a listed subject, or alternative teaching certification approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Listed subjects include World History, Geography, Ancient/Medieval History, Black History, American History, U.S. History, Oklahoma History, Government, Economics, Democracy, and Sociology.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state and district guidelines.
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
Manual dexterity to enter data into a computer.
Ability to see and read computer screens and printed material, with or without vision aids.
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone.
Ability to speak audibly and clearly in classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone.
Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Teach social studies subjects using the adopted state and district courses of study and appropriate learning activities.
Instruct pupils in citizenship and subject matter specified by state law and district regulations and procedures.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small-group instruction adapted to pupils’ needs and identified objectives.
Translate lesson plans into effective learning experiences and use instructional time well.
Apply grading practices fairly and according to identified criteria.
Establish and maintain pupil behavior standards that support a functional learning atmosphere, treating pupils with respect and dignity.
Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Communicate with parents through conferences and other means about pupil progress and the school program.
Interact positively and professionally with pupils, staff, and parents.
Identify pupil needs and cooperate with professional staff in assessing and helping pupils address health, attitude, and learning problems.
Establish rapport with pupils and maintain a pleasant, safe, and orderly learning climate.
Participate actively in implementation of the OKCPS model for School Improvement.
Maintain professional competence through district in-service education and self-selected professional growth activities.
Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Work from an alternative site when required in a health crisis or disruptive situation that closes school or office buildings, in accordance with eligibility decisions and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.