History Teacher

Job Title:  HISTORY TEACHER
Salary: $56,157 (Commesurate with Experience)

Job Summary:
The History/Social Studies Teacher is responsible for developing in each student an appreciation of American ideals and cultural heritage, developing proficiency in the use of History/Social Studies inquiry skills and concepts; motivating each pupil to understand and exercise his rights, privileges, and responsibilities as a citizen; developing understanding of the geographical, historical, cultural, and political factors which influence the development of work regions; and, encouraging students to develop sound opinions based on study of facts concerning operation of political and economic systems.  The History/Social Studies Teacher reports directly to the Principal or his/her designee.

Minimal Qualifications:
At least a Bachelor's degree with a major or minor in History/Social Studies or Middle Education.
Virginia Collegiate Professional license with the appropriate endorsement for the area indicated above.
Teaches courses in Social Studies, History, Geography, American government, Political Science, or humanities to secondary students, utilizing course of study adopted by the Virginia Department of

Education and other appropriate learning activities.
Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Develops a balanced History/Social Studies program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time, and other appropriate activities designed to encourage students to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, achieve improved interpersonal relations, and make value judgments based on scientific methods of inquiry.
Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes and cultural backgrounds.
Develops knowledge of the purpose, structure and operation of American governmental and economic system, and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.
Makes current material from the mass media available to students, plans and guides discussions of current problems against background of geographical environment and history of area being studied.
Develops an understanding of the contributions of racial, religious and political groups to American culture.
Develops knowledge of political and economic systems of other nations and their influence on personal freedom, education and living standards.
Encourages students to become aware of the complexity and interrelations of local, state, and national and world problems.
Maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities.
Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
Communicate with parents and school counselors to discuss student progress.
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.
Attends staff meetings, PTA meetings, and serves on staff committees as required.
Performs other related duties as requested.