2027-2028 Social Studies Teacher (Middle/High School)

TrulyHired; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Public Schools is seeking a Social Studies Teacher to provide instructional services and support under the principal's supervision.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in education and appropriate Virginia licensure, with eligibility for the specified endorsement. The position involves collaboration with counselors, parents, and staff, and may include committee work and supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or related field.
• Eligible for Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Provisional License with endorsement to teach subject area.
• Virginia licensure information available from the Virginia Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate subject matter and motivate students to reach potential.
• Develop individualized instructional programs.
• Instruct students per State law and Portsmouth Public Schools regulations.
• Establish and maintain behavior standards.
• Encourage independent thinking and original ideas.
• Evaluate progress and prepare reports.
• Communicate with students, counselors, and parents.
• Participate in committees and sponsorship activities.
• Perform computer-based administrative tasks.

Skills

Subject matter knowledge

Education principles

Effective teaching methods

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in education

Virginia teaching license endorsement

Job description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

OVER-TIME STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 710

JOB SUMMARY

Performs professional work providing limited direct instruction and computer assisted services in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects, motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Facilitate specialized subject matter(s), motivating all students to achieve maximum potential;
• Assists in developing individualized instructional programs;
• Instruct students in area(s) of specialization and subject matter specified in State law and administrative regulations and procedures of Portsmouth Public Schools;
• Establishes and maintains standards of behavior;
• Encourages students to think independently, develop and express original ideas;
• Evaluates students' progress, maintains appropriate records, prepares progress reports;
• Communicates with students, student counselors and parents through conferences and other means;
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials;
• Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes and other activities in the building;
• Participates in faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required;
• Performs administrative functions in computer based applications;
• Models non discriminatory practices in all activities,
• Performs related tasks as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Thorough knowledge of subject(s); thorough knowledge of education principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, students and parents; ability to operate a personal computer.

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects, and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Some teaching specialties (i.e. music, art, physical education, etc.) may require hearing, vision, physical coordination and/or exertion and effort in excess of those listed above.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or a related field. Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License, Postgraduate Professional License or Provisional License with appropriate endorsement to teach specific subject area.

Detailed licensure information is available from the Virginia Department of Education online at: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/index.shtml

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER