Social Studies Teacher 6th-8th Grade

Social Studies Teacher 6th-8th Grade Job Details

• Job : 5271403
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 07, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

Under the supervision of the appropriate supervisor, a team of academic coaches contributes to the development, coordination, implementation, and on‑going evaluation of literacy, mathematics, and technology initiatives. They support the Instructional Improvement Officers, Principals, Curriculum Facilitators, and Teachers in all instructional initiatives. Also, the Academic Coaches assist the Director of Induction and Success with staff development programming and work closely with first‑year teachers in the district.

• Works with staff to implement a coherent curriculum aligned with state and national standards
• Promotes use of consistent instructional framework and research‑based strategies
• Helps build assessment systems that are aligned with curriculum and instruction priorities
• Ensures that human, financial, and material resources are aligned to support coherence
• Leads professional development for math, literacy, and technology teachers
• Supports school‑based professional development led by math, literacy and technology specialists and teacher leaders
• Designs, implements and evaluates school and district staff development in concert with other school leaders
• Assists the Director of Induction and Success in developing and coaching new teachers
• Works with the Instructional Improvement Officer to develop a data profile for assigned schools
• Helps staff secure, analyze, and interpret data for promoting instructional improvement
• Supports principals, reading specialists, and teacher leaders in using data at the school level
• Serves as liaison with the Assessment and Evaluation division and the schools in securing relevant data
• Models instructional strategies with teachers and staff in classrooms
• Makes regular classroom visits to support instructional improvement
• Provides feedback to teachers and staff regarding implementation issues
• Serves as coach working with staff to improve their practice
• Works with staff and schools to address learning needs of all students
• Coordinates with other departments, offices, and organizations to best serve student needs
• Provides customized professional development to meet unique student needs and support differentiated instruction
• Participates in regular professional development to improve knowledge and skills
• Joins Instructional Improvement Officers in cross‑functional training to build instructional capacity
• Attends and presents at local, state, and national conferences
• Serves as a liaison with colleges, universities, and educational partners to build capacity
• Performs other related work as required

• Masters degree with emphasis on the area of specialty, curriculum, or administration
• Proven record of excellence as a classroom teacher with predictive characteristics of an outstanding administrator
• Experience as a presenter in staff development programs

• Must possess a teaching certificate from the State of North Carolina
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license

Masterful knowledge of literacy, mathematics or technology curriculum and best practices.

Highly developed presentation skills.

Knowledge of effective staff development models that lead to increased student achievement.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Considerable human relations and human development skills.

Demonstrated leadership ability.

Good technical skills with technology and presentation tools.

Ability to use common office machines and popular computer‑driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs.

Ability to collect and analyze statistical data.

Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information.

Ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction.

Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working…