SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

1. Hold Valid West Virginia Teacher Certification/Licensure in Social Studies 5-Adult or Social Studies 5-8. 
2. Meet minimum standards for certification as set forth by the West Virginia Department of Education in Minimum Standards for Licensure of West Virginia School Personnel.
3. Satisfactory evaluations and/or recommendations from professional associates, employers and/or supervisors.
4. Exhibits knowledge of the duties and responsibilities as demonstrated in the personal interview.
5. Ability to communicate effectively with students, school personnel and parents.
6. Educational philosophy comparable with the Doddridge County Board of Education philosophy, mission statement and core beliefs.
7. Ability to work cooperatively with others.
8. Ability to motivate students and get them excited about learning.
9. Exhibits knowledge of current instructional technologies. 

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES:

All professional educators must: maintain valid educator licensure at all times, renew educator licenses as set forth by WVDE, maintain positive work habits, perform duties as assigned and directed, maintain and upgrade professional skills, communicate effectively and exhibit professional teaching knowledge and strategies.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Establish and maintain a program of instruction and evaluation which emphasizes student learning and academic achievement.
2. Implement programs of study.
3. Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.
4. Use instructional management systems which increase student learning.
5. Evaluate and communicate student progress to parents/guardians.
6. Monitor student progress towards mastery of instructional objects and goals.
7. Communicate effectively within the educational community.
8. Meet professional responsibilities.

TERM:  200-day contract