Social Science Teacher

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools seeks a Social Science Teacher to deliver instruction aligned with Georgia Performance Standards and promote mastery in the subject.

The role emphasizes active learning, strong communication with students, families and colleagues, effective classroom management, and the integration of technology; candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and a valid Georgia teaching certificate or be eligible to obtain one. 0–1 year of classroom experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university.
• Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate.
• 0-1 year of classroom experience required.
• Proven communication and instructional strategies.
• Classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction based on Fulton County curriculum and Georgia Performance Standards.
• Create a classroom environment that promotes active learning.
• Communicate with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Integrate appropriate technology into classroom instruction.
• Follows county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Addresses attendance and punctuality; maintains professional ethics.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Oral and written communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Social Science Teacher

Provides instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards.

Essential Duties

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Fulton County’s curriculum.
• Provides a classroom environment that promotes active learning in the subject area.
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment.
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality.
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities.
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program.
• Facilitates home‑school communication by holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications.
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction.
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university.

Required Certification

Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or must be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate.

Experience Qualifications

0-1 year of classroom experience required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Proven communication and instructional strategies.
• Classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Working Conditions

• Classroom environment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds.
• May require stooping or crouching.

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone [phone]. TTY 1-800-255-0135.