Engaging Social Studies Teacher - Full-Time 190 Days

William James Middle; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bulloch County Schools’ William James Middle School in Statesboro, Georgia seeks a Social Studies Teacher to provide instruction aligned with district goals. The position covers a 190-day calendar and reports to the principal or designee.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and appropriate certification, with a background check and the ability to work with a diverse student body. Salary follows the district schedule, and a clear background is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and meets certification requirements as established by Bulloch County Schools.
• Must be eligible for a clearance certificate AND be eligible for one of the following teaching certificates; standard renewable, induction or non-renewable, except in areas where the district has waived certification.
• Experience working with a diverse group of people.
• Embodies the core values of the district; relational, purposeful, reflective, resourceful, courageous and accountable.
• Must be able to provide a criminal background check with results that adhere to Bulloch County Board of Education Policy GAK(1).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge and the needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.
• Plans using state and local school district curricula and standards, effective strategies, resources and data to address the differentiated needs of all students.
• Promotes student learning by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active learning and to facilitate the students’ acquisition of key knowledge and skills.
• Challenges and supports each student’s learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences.
• Systematically chooses a variety of diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content and student population.
• Systematically gathers, analyzes and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and constructive feedback to both students and parents.
• Provides a well-managed, safe and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and encourages respect for all.
• Creates a student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners.
• Exhibits a commitment to professional ethics and the school’s mission, participates in professional growth opportunities to support student learning and contributes to the profession.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents or guardians, district and school personnel and other stakeholders in ways that enhance student learning.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Diversity experience

Core values

Background check

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bulloch County Schools’ William James Middle School in Statesboro, Georgia seeks a Social Studies Teacher to provide instruction aligned with district goals. The position covers a 190-day calendar and reports to the principal or designee.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and appropriate certification, with a background check and the ability to work with a diverse student body. Salary follows the district schedule, and a clear background is required.