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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Teacher - Social Studies - 61092443 - YC

Richland County, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$45K/yr - $77K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking a Social Studies Teacher for the SC National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy. The role involves organizing and implementing an instructional program to help students achieve academic success, developing curriculum, and providing educational instruction in social studies and related subjects.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

’s DegreeTeacher’s certificationStudentsLawsRegulationsInterpersonal dynamicsData analysisStress managementEffective communication

Required

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

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