Supervisor: Position Purpose - Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' knowledge and understanding of world cultures and cultural evolution; to develop skills in research of social orders; and develop an understanding of the existence and importance of geographical, historical, cultural and political factors that influence the development of world societies, socio-economic systems and political systems, as well as their inter-relationship and interdependence. - To foster an understanding and appreciation of world cultures, languages, racial, ethnic and religious groups, and political systems. - Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. - Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. - Knowledge of world history in a variety of sub-topic, including history, geography, sociology, economics, political science, systems of government, education, responsible citizenship, anthropology, and humanities. - Knowledge of humanity's major problems and approaches to their solution(s) in the past. - Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. - Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. - Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. - Ability to organize and coordinate work. - Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. - Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards - Works in standard office and school building environments. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position. Salary: $41,970 per year - Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. - Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred. Application Procedure: Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/CattaraugusAlleganyErieWyomingBOCES/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=556 - 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 and mores, 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 en oura