Teacher - Social Studies - 61092443 - YC

Full Job Description

Under the leadership of the Lead Teacher/Educator and serves as a Social Studies Teacher for the SC National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy. Responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Youth ChalleNGe Academy policies. Responsible for developing a curriculum and providing educational instruction in the subject matter assigned. Teaches courses in social studies, history, geography, American government, political science, or humanities to secondary pupils, utilizing core curriculum and other appropriate learning activities approved by the Board of Education and in line with the GED curriculum guide. Instructs pupils in citizenship and essential subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. Develops a balanced social studies program involving factual background material, materials on current events, discussion time, and other appropriate activities designed to encourage pupils to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, achieve improved interpersonal relationships, and make value judgments based on scientific methods of inquiry. Provides individual and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds. Plan lessons, assign and grade work, lead classroom activities. Develops knowledge of the purpose, structure, and operation of the American governmental and economic system, and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. Makes current material from the mass media available to pupils; plans and guides discussions of current problems against the background of geographical environment and history of the area being studied. Develops an understanding of the contributions of racial, religious, and political groups to American culture. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students. Incorporates experiential learning teaching methods. Maintains accurate, complete and up-to-date records of attendance, and test scores/grades. Assesses the accomplishments of the cadets on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree with a major in the subject area to be taught and necessary education courses required to teach in South Carolina; or a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary or Secondary Education. Experience working with high school students in an educational setting is desirable.

Qualifications

A Master’s Degree with a major in History or related field. Teacher’s certification. Experience working with high school students in an educational setting is desirable.

Additional Information

Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations relative to the area of responsibility. Knowledge of principles of human growth and behavior.

Knowledge of interpersonal dynamics and personality principles. Ability to observe and interpret behavior. Ability to analyze data and organize information.

Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally. Ability to work in a stressful environment and keep composure.

A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an online South Carolina State Employment Application. Only those applicants chosen for interview will be notified of job filled status.

Note:Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application shall provide an official copy of transcripts upon notification of selection for hire.

This serves as verification of credentials listed on the application.

Send additional information to Office of the Adjutant General, Stop 12, 1 National Guard Road, Columbia, SC 29201, fax to (803) 299-1071 or email to: robert.faulk@scmd.sc.gov.

A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an online South Carolina State Employment Application. Only