Social Studies Teacher (9-12)

Virtual Academy; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston County Public Schools Virtual Academy - Smithfield, North Carolina seeks a Social Studies Teacher (grades 9–12) to start immediately. The position reports to the Principal and may coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants.

The role focuses on planning, organizing and presenting instruction and instructional environments that help students learn social studies content and develop educational and social skills.

Responsibilities

• A. MAJOR FUNCTION: Management of Instructional Time — Prepare materials, start class promptly, maintain high time-on-task.
• B. MAJOR FUNCTION: Management of Student Behavior — Establish rules, monitor participation, handle transitions with dignity.
• C. MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Presentation — Present lessons clearly, provide examples, ensure understanding, summarize learning.

Job description

Social Studies Teacher (9-12)

Johnston County Public Schools Virtual Academy - Smithfield, North Carolina

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930521

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

REPORTS TO : Principal

SUPERVISES : May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants.

PURPOSE : To plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. MAJOR FUNCTION : Management of Instructional Time

The teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson; maintains a high level of student time-on-task.

B. MAJOR FUNCTION : Management of Student Behavior

The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters; has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student verbal participation and talk during different types of activities—whole-class instruction, small group instruction, etc.; has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student movement in the classroom during different types of instructional and non- instructional activities; frequently monitors the behavior of all students during whole-class, small group, and seat work activities and during transitions between instructional activities; stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently, yet maintains the dignity of the student.

C. MAJOR FUNCTION : Instructional Presentation

The teacher begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials; introduces the lesson or instructional activity and specific learning objectives when appropriate; speaks fluently and precisely; presents the lesson or instructional activity using concepts and language understandable to the students; provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills; assigns tasks that students handle with a high rate of success; asks appropriate levels of questions that students handle with a high rate of success; conducts lesson or instructional activity at a brisk pace, slowing presentations when necessary for student understanding but avoiding slowdowns; makes transitions between lessons and between instructional activities within lessons efficiently and smoothly; makes sure that the assignment is clear; summarizes the main point(s) of the lesson at the end of the lesson or instructional activity.