Hooker Public Schools is Currently Accepting Applications for Secondary History/Social Studies/Wellness Teacher. (Possible assistant coaching duties may be available)
Social Studies Teacher Job Description
We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, thorough, and organized professional social studies teacher to join our staff. In this position, you will play a key role in shaping our students’ futures by teaching elements of history, geography, politics, economics, religion, and culture to pupils. Assistant Coaching positions at varying levels and sports (5th-12th grade) are also be available.
Social Studies Teacher Responsibilities:
Teaching Responsibilities include a five-period day, with two preps.
• Setting up schedules, lesson plans, and selecting learning material and resources that will help achieve curriculum objectives.
• Analyzing needs, interests, strengths, and weaknesses of students, and developing lesson plans in accordance with these factors.
• Monitoring progress and discipline, and keeping parents and school counselors informed of learners who need extra support.
• Establishing classroom and debating rules, and ensuring all students obey these rules.
• Requesting appropriate textbooks and learning aids.
• Participating in school events and acting as a chaperone when required.
• Attending meetings, staff training, conferences, and other ongoing learning programs.
• Informing students of learning opportunities and preparing them for formal debates and other events.