Social Studies Teacher

Qualifications
Hold, or be eligible to hold, a Utah Professional Secondary license with the social studies composite endorsement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include, but not limited to)
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, 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.  To foster an understanding and appreciation of world cultures, languages, racial, ethnic and religious groups, and political systems. 

• Develops and administers Social Studies curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives. 
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop unit organization around historical problems, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction. 
• 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 and mores, as well as 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 problems and approaches to their 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. 

Salary
Placed on Licensed Salary Schedule. 
Placement is determined by education level and years of experience.  Experience credit will be awarded for the first ten (10) years of certified experience in an accredited school.  

Hours
Full-time, 183-day contract.  To begin August 12, 2024

Applications
Must submit district application, resume, and copy of valid teaching license, 3 letters of reference (1 current), and transcripts

Deadline for Application
Open until filled

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