*HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION*
*Qualifications:*
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, Master’s preferred
* Valid South Carolina certification in the subject area
* At least minimum score on all state-required exams including PRAXIS
* Meet NCLB highly qualified requirements in core academic subjects taught
* Passion for helping children succeed in reaching their fullest potential
*Essential Functions:*
-Demonstrate mastery of all state academic standards and competencies
-Demonstrate mastery of all twelve of the teacher practices benchmarks for the 21st -century at the professional and eventually the accomplished level
-Foster students’ achievement gains from baseline assessment levels to be evident in pre/post testcomparison results, standardized test scores, and portfolios
-Maintain student portfolios
-Demonstrate consistent attendance and punctuality
-Demonstrate efficiency and oral and written proficiency
-Pursue further education and supplemental credentials
-Maintain and promote a safe learning environment and administer student surveys twice yearly
-Promote problem-solving skills and character education
-Promote and enforce Code of Conduct
-Continually assess students' development (psychological and academic) through clearly definedrubrics
-Establish, maintain, assess, and (if needed) modify individual student progression plans
-Identify those students who exhibit exceptional thinking styles and behaviors and implementand/or accommodate those exceptional needs
-Attend parent/teacher meetings and conferences
-Initiate opportunities for professional development
-Initiate and present innovative ideas for special projects, school functions, field trips, extracurricular activities, and clubs
-Document parent phone calls, conversations, and conferences
-Work as partners to create behavior modification plans
*Additional Job Functions:*
Follows adopted policies and procedures in accordance with Pinnacle and the ACA Board priorities
Conducts him/herself in the best interest of students and the school, in accordance with the highest standards pursuant to the school’s mission and governing principles
Performs other duties as assigned
*RESPONSIBLE TO: PINNACLE/PRINCIPAL*
*All applicants must include cover letter, resume and references.
*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,000.
00 - $50,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Health savings account
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Retirement plan
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus opportunities
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Myrtle Beach, SC 29579: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
* Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
* Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
* English (Required)
License/Certification:
* Teaching Certification (Required)
* South Carolina Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person