• Job Description

  Req#: 3791
  Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Social Studies Teacher
  
  
  Date Posted:
  6/9/2025
  
  
  Location:
  Virtual Program - 8056
  
  
  Date Available:
  07/28/2025
  
  
  Position Purpose
  - Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in one or more fields of High School Social Studies, including US & World History, Government/Civics, and Economics.
  
  Essential Functions
  - Teaches knowledge and skills in one or more fields of High School Social Studies, including US & World History, Government/Civics, and Economics, in accordance with district curriculum.
  - Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
  - Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
  - Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
  - Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of history science to everyday existence.
  - Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
  - Maintains familiarity with district and State of Georgia standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
  - Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
  - Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
  - Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
  - Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
  - Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
  - Selects and requisitions appropriate resources, instructional aids and other supplies.
  
  Additional Duties
  - Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
  Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
  
  Equipment
  - Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
  
  Travel Requirements
  - Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  - Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
  - Knowledge of a wide range of High School Social Studies subject areas, including US & World History, Government/Civics, and Economics.
  - Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
  - Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
  - Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
  - Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  - Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
  - Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  
  Location
  - Works in standard office and school building environments. Located at Cherokee Bluff Middle School.
  
  Certification/License
  - Georgia State Certification as a High School History Teacher or as required for position.
  - Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
  
  Education
  Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
  
  
  

• About the company

  The Hall County School District is a public school district in Hall County, Georgia, United States, based in Gainesville.

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