Teacher Social Studies - Grades 9-12

Job Title

License and Certification

Qualifications:

Meets Georgia certification requirements in appropriate field of education. Education

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university required. Experience

Qualifications:

Previous teaching experience preferred. Skills

Qualifications:

Knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum with in-depth knowledge of content in field of certification; knowledge of techniques for integrating curriculum, GCPS policies, and effective instructional practices; ability to understand the teaching/learning process; ability to infuse technology into instruction to increase student learning; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, and school based staff, students, parents, and community;

excellent oral and written communication skills; and effective human relations skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate command of school subject being taught.

2. Develop and prioritize short and long-term instructional objectives based on district AKS curriculum.

3. Evaluate, select, and modify resources and activities.

4. Provide initial focus for the lesson.

5. Organize content for presentation of the lesson.

6. Utilize scientifically researched effective instructional strategies and methods of providing information for students to acquire the learning.

7. Provide formative assessment that measures student progress toward AKS objectives.

8. Provide summative assessment that measures student achievement of objectives.

9. Organize learning environment to maximize student time on task.

10. Maintain behavior that is conducive to learning.

11. Participate in professional growth and professional learning activities.

12. Maintain professional responsibilities and act as a role model.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. Employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.