Inspire & Lead: Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Caroline County Public Schools; Denton (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Caroline County Public Schools in Denton, Maryland seeks a Social Studies teacher for a 10-month assignment to provide high-quality instructional programs and support student achievement. The position requires meeting class objectives, creating conducive learning environments, and maintaining thorough records.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and Maryland educator certificate eligibility (7-12).

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree and hold or be eligible for a Maryland educator certificate (Social Studies 7-12, History 7-12).
• Demonstrate knowledge of current instructional and curricular methodologies.
• Possess the ability to relate well with students, colleagues, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains a professional attitude and appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relate to students

Instructional methods

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Maryland educator certificate eligibility (Social Studies 7-12, History 7-12)

Job description

Caroline County Public Schools in Denton, Maryland seeks a Social Studies teacher for a 10-month assignment to provide high-quality instructional programs and support student achievement. The position requires meeting class objectives, creating conducive learning environments, and maintaining thorough records.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and Maryland educator certificate eligibility (7-12).