Teacher, Social Science at Twin Oaks High School -Continuation at San Marcos Unified School District
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Job Description / Essential Elements:
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- TITLE – Teacher, Social Sciences
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Credential
- California credential authorizing instruction in Social Science
- Education
- Sufficient to meet credential requirements
- Experience
- None required
- Personal
- See District requirements
- KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of and ability to implement the subject matter, philosophical, social, and educational concepts relative to the duties and responsibilities listed on this job description
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- As a Director of Learning
- Teaches courses in social studies: History, Geography, American Government, Political Science and Humanities according to courses of study as adopted by the Board of Education. Conducts other appropriate learning activities within the social science field
- Instructs students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study
- Develops a balanced social studies program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time, and laboratory experiences appropriate to social sciences; other suitable 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 a variety of instructional methods to adapt the curriculum to needs of students with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds
- Develops knowledge of the purpose, structure, and operation of the American governmental and economic system, and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship
- Develops knowledge of political and economic systems of other nations and their influence on personal freedom, education, and living standards of the people in those nations
- Develops knowledge, respect, and understanding of cultural groups throughout the world and emphasizes the need for international cooperation
- Develops an understanding of the contributions of minority racial, religious, and political groups to American culture, and the role of minorities in our present world
- Encourages students to become aware of the complexity and interrelations of local, state, national, and world problems
- Selects book, instructional aids, instructional supplies, resource speakers, field trips, and other social science activities
- Relationships
- Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a District level.
- Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, or other professionals
- Communicates with parents to discuss the individual student progress
- Teacher should be knowledgeable about affairs and organizations
- Professional Attitude, Responsibilities and Participation
- Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service educational activities provided by the District and in self-selected professional growth activities
- May adequately teach students of different backgrounds and levels of ability
- ACCOUNTABILITY
- Person to whom responsible
- Building Principal
- Evaluator
- Building Principal / Assistant Principal
- Persons responsible to Teacher, Social Sciences
- Those designated by Building Principal
Requirements / Qualifications
California Single Subject Credential authorizing service in Social Science If you do not currently possess a valid credential, please attach a letter (Does not need to be from a University) to the credential section of your ed-join application that lists your current University, expected graduation date. English Learner Authorization (CLAD, BCLAD, ELA1, ELAS, SC17 all accepted) If you do not currently possess a full English Learner Authorization, we can cover you under an Emergency CLAD Permit if offered a position with the District. For credential questions , email Certificated Technician AMBER CHRISTMAN at amber.christman@smusd.org Letter of Introduction Resume Three Letters of Recommendation (Current)
(required documents must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application)
Requirements / Qualifications
California Single Subject Credential authorizing service in Social Science If you do not currently possess a valid credential, please attach a letter (Does not need to be from a University) to the credential section of your ed-join application that lists your current University, expected graduation date. English Learner Authorization (CLAD, BCLAD, ELA1, ELAS, SC17 all accepted) If you do not currently possess a full English Learner Authorization, we can cover you under an Emergency CLAD Permit if offered a position with the District. For credential questions , email Certificated Technician AMBER CHRISTMAN at amber.christman@smusd.org Letter of Introduction Resume Three Letters of Recommendation (Current)
(required documents must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application)
Comments and Other Information
*THE DISTRICT NOW ACCEPTS UP TO 10 YEARS OF PRIOR SERVICE.
Location: Twin Oaks High School - Continuation
Number of Work Days: 184
Hours Per Day: 7.5 Hours/Day
Comments and Other Information
*THE DISTRICT NOW ACCEPTS UP TO 10 YEARS OF PRIOR SERVICE.
Location: Twin Oaks High School - Continuation
Number of Work Days: 184
Hours Per Day: 7.5 Hours/Day
Application Deadline
6/28/2022 11:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/14/2022
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Placement on the Certificated Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
2022/2023
Employment Type
Full Time
Fringe Benefits
District offers Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans for employees and their dependents