SHS Social Studies Teacher

SHELBYVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS

1121 State Road 44

SHELBYVILLE, IN 46176

POSITION: Social Studies Teacher

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 11, 2024

Shelbyville High School

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned

• Teaches district approved standard based curriculum maps
• Instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Organizes and presents daily lesson plans that reflect instructional best practices as outlined in

school improvement plans or professional development initiatives

• Guides the learning process toward academic achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony

with the goals-establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates

objectives clearly to students

• Attends assigned professional development and implements new practices successfully
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and

interest level of the students

• Evaluates students’ academic progress and provides individual and/or small group instruction as

needed

• Implements strategies to keep students and parents informed of academic and behavioral

performance

• Uses data to guide instruction and educational decisions
• Identifies students’ needs, makes appropriate referrals, and implements appropriate

accommodations/interventions as outlined in Individual Education Plans (IEP), Individual

Learning Plans (ILP), 504 Plans, or Response to Intervention (RtI) Plans

• Utilizes technology as an instructional, communication, and management tool
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve and promote an effective

learning atmosphere

• Communicates and meets with parents as needed
• Responds to parents’ inquiries in a timely manner
• Assist in the development and evaluation of curriculum maps
• Participates in the textbook adoption process
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative

regulations and procedures of the school district

• Handles clerical functions/reports related to job responsibilities in a timely manner
• Maintains satisfactory attendance
• Complies with Corporation Bylaws, Policies and Employee Handbook
• Models Corporation Mission Statement and Fundamental Objectives
• Works well with colleagues and within the department

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until Filled

Shelbyville Central Schools has an on-line application process. You may access the on-line

application at www.scs.shelbycs.org, click on “District” and then click on the “Employment” link.

PAPER APPLICATIONS AND RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

THE RÉSUMÉ IS SUBMITTED AS PART OF THE ON-LINE PROCESS AND SHOULD BE

ADDRESSED TO : Amy Dawson, Principal

SHELBYVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER