Delaware Valley School District is seeking two (2) Social Studies Teachers (High School) for the 2025-2026 school year.
The Delaware Valley School District is renowned for the outstanding academic achievements of its students, as well as the superior financial management provided by its leadership. The district holds its faculty, staff and students to the highest performance standards, resulting in one of Pennsylvania's best quality educations. Our district is a leading employer and a hub for educational, cultural and community programs in Pike County. We believe education is the best investment.
The qualified applicant will educate students about Pennsylvania, United States, World History, Geography, Civics and Government, Economics, International Trade and Global Economies, Political Science, International Relations, American and World Cultures, Psychology, Sociology, Archeology, Anthropology, Philosophy, and Personal Finance. As well as guiding students to become informed and responsible citizens, while fostering critical thinking skills and a deep understanding of the world around them.
Qualifications
- Certification/License: Pennsylvania Social Studies 7-12 or equivalent.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Essential Performance Responsibilities - 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, 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.
- Develops students' research skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to make critical value judgments and contribute to the thoughtful exchange of ideas, through a variety of reading, writing, group discussion and presentation assignments to stimulate self-reliance in problem-solving and drawing conclusions.
- Promotes students' critical analysis of the effect media has on the flow of information and shaping of public discourse and encourages students to seek out and compare alternative sources of information concerning the key issues of their world.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Use standard office equipment such as a computer, printer, copier and telephone.
- This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees in this position will be required to perform any other duties requested by their administrator(s) and/or supervisor(s) in accordance with the essential functions and duties for this position.
Experience:
Successful prior teaching experiences in Social Studies preferred.
An Act 34 Criminal History Clearance Report, an Act 151 Child Abuse History Clearance Report, and a FBI Fingerprint Clearance Report, succesful completion of a pre-employment drug screening are necessary, along with all other required employment forms.
The salary and benefits are in accordance with the current Professional Association Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.
