High School - Social Studies Teacher - Pattonville High School - 2024-2025 School Year (One-Year Position)

Pending BOE approval of staff member's resignation

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the school principal(s), to develop students' knowledge and understanding of world cultures and cultural evolution; to develop skills in research of social orders; and develop an understanding of the existence and importance of geographical, historical, cultural and political factors that influence the development of world societies, socio-economic systems, and political systems, as well as their inter-relationship and interdependence.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers social studies curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and utilizes instructional materials that translate into meaningful student learning experiences around historical events.
• Teaches knowledge of social studies, incorporating history, geography, economics, political science, systems of government, education, responsible citizenship, and humanities.
• Develops students' understanding of various racial, ethnic, religious, and political groups, as well as the role/impact of socio-economic status, and the influence of various factors on human rights and freedom.
• Fosters an understanding of the continuity and patterns of human behavior through the ages, and an awareness of the complexity and interrelationship of local, state, national and world challenges and approaches to various solution(s).
• Demonstrates the manner in which the past provides a comparative basis from which to evaluate the nature of current issues and predict courses of action for the future, with continuous cross-reference to contemporary matters of importance.
• Develops students' research skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to make critical judgments and contribute to the thoughtful exchange of ideas, through a variety of reading, writing, group discussion and presentation assignments to stimulate self-reliance in problem-solving and conclusion drawing skills.
• Promotes students' critical analysis of the effect media has on the flow of information and shaping of public discourse concerning key issues in the world.
• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs.
• Keeps accurate and complete records regarding grading and attendance as required by district/building procedures/policies.
• Encourages involvement in the educational process and ensures effective communication with students and parents/guardians.
• Ensures that student behavior conforms to school/district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student conduct needed to achieve an effective learning environment.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, participates in faculty meetings, professional development, and serves on appropriate committees.
• Selects appropriate learning materials and instructional strategies consistent with district curriculum.
  
  

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal(s).
  
  

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all

inclusive of every task or responsibility.

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.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents/guardians.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
  
  

Qualifications

• Missouri Social Science 9-12 certification.
  
  

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited college or university.
  
  

FLSA Status: Exempt

Candidates that have signed a contract for the 2024-25 school year need to check with their district prior to applying to ensure they can be released from their contract if they are recommended for the position.