Social Studies Teacher

About the Employer

Job Title: High School Teacher - Social Studies -
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Position Summary: Instructs high school students in social studies. May be designated according to subject matter/content specialty. Utilizes current strategies and theories to plan and implement lessons. This position reports to the principal.

Key Responsibilities:
* Instructs students, using various teaching methods, such as lecture, audiovisual aids, demonstration, and other materials to supplement presentations relative to specific content field.
* Assigns lessons and corrects homework; administers tests to evaluate students' progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress. Maintains discipline in classroom. Supervises behavior outside the classroom (i.e., halls, bus, lunch/cafeteria, rest room duty).
* Prepares course outlines and objectives according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
* Conducts parent/teacher conferences to review student's progress, performance, and behavior problems. Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.

Key Job Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree or higher required.
* Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience preferred.
* Makes recommendations and/or decisions which usually affect the entire school.
* Certification by the State of Georgia in Education T-4 to T-7 and content area specialization as required by the GAPS.

Working Conditions:
* Normal classroom/school setting.
* Must be able to stand and walk approximately seven (7) to seven and one-half (7 1/2) hours per day. Light duty - on most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Light lifting or carrying; twenty (20) lbs. or less.

Salary Information:
* The 2026-2027 salary scales are not yet available. The 2025-2026 salary schedules may be accessed via the following link: https://www.gapsc.org/salary-scales