QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by the State Board of Examiners in the State of New Jersey
REPORTS TO: Principal and/or his/her designee
JOB GOALS: To develop in each pupil an appreciation of American ideals and cultural heritage; to develop proficiency in the use of social studies inquiry skills and concepts; to teach each pupil to understand his/her rights, privileges, and responsibilities as a citizen; to develop understanding of the geographical, historical, cultural and political factors, which influence the development of world regions; to encourage pupils to develop sound opinions based on study of facts concerning operation of political and economic systems.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaches courses in social studies, history, geography, American government, political science, or humanities to pupils, according to courses of study adopted by the Board of Education and through other appropriate learning activities.
2. Presents the balanced social studies program embodied in the district’s approved educational program, involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time, and other appropriate activities designed to encourage pupils to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, achieve improved interpersonal relationships, and make value judgments based on scientific methods of inquiry.
3. Develops knowledge of the purpose, structure, and operation of the American governmental and economic system, and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship at the appropriate grade level.
4. Develops an understanding of the contributions of racial, religious and political groups to American culture.
5. Develops knowledge of political and economic systems of other nations and their influence on personal freedom, education, and living standards of the people at the appropriate grade level.
6. Develops pupil awareness at the appropriate grade level of the complexity and interrelations of local, state, national and world problems.
7. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
8. Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
9. Encourages students to maintain standards of classroom behavior and self-discipline appropriate to learning.
10.Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs of all students.
11. Implements by instruction and action the district’s instructional goals and objectives established and approved by both local and State Boards of Education in accordance with State educational laws to ensure optimum student progress.
12. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
13. Evaluates student progress on a regular basis during each marking period and maintains accurate records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
14. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior in compliance with school and district policy needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and building.
15. Attends and participates in faculty meetings and fulfills required duties.
16. Cooperates in the development of a working relationship with all members of the faculty and other members of the school community.
17. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
18. Participates in the construction and development of curriculum guides appropriate to one’s academic discipline.
19. Maintains a level of professional competence appropriate to the specific area of certification, assignment, and matters of general educational importance.
20. Prepares and maintains clear lesson plans to provide continuity of instruction.
21. Performs other related professional duties as required.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.