Social Studies Teacher

Rock Hill School District•Rock Hill, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The High School Social Studies Teacher plans and delivers engaging instruction in social studies courses such as U.S. History, World History, Civics, Government, Economics, and/or Geography. The teacher supports students in developing critical thinking, historical analysis, and civic awareness while aligning instruction with state standards and school goals. The position is full-time and follows a 190-day teacher schedule, with salary determined by the Teacher Salary Schedule. The start date is determined by Human Resources.

Requirements

South Carolina certification in Secondary Social Studies.
Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices.
Familiarity with educational technology tools.
Strong classroom management skills and a growth-oriented mindset.
Knowledge of student needs, federal and state special education laws and regulations, and effective instructional and student evaluation techniques.
Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, patience, and classroom management skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions and perform basic arithmetic and practical percentage, ratio, and proportion calculations.
Ability to meet the dexterity and physical requirements of the work and effectively attend to students.
Valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation; may need to travel to district buildings and professional meetings.
Negative TB test results must be provided before employment begins.
Submit official transcripts, three professional references including at least one supervisory reference, and a copy of appropriate credentials.
Complete a criminal history background check and designated pre-employment tasks.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver effective social studies lessons aligned with curriculum standards.
Teach assigned courses using varied instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
Create a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment.
Assess student learning through formative and summative assessments.
Provide timely feedback and communicate student progress with parents or guardians.
Differentiate instruction for diverse learners, including English language learners and students with special needs.
Integrate technology and primary sources to enhance student engagement and understanding.
Maintain accurate attendance, grade, and student progress records.
Collaborate with colleagues, counselors, and administrators to support student success.
Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and school activities.
Uphold school policies, procedures, ethical standards, district requirements, and Board of Education policies.