- TITLE - Teacher, Social Sciences
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Credential
- California credential authorizing instruction in Social Science
- Education
- Sufficient to meet credential requirements
- Experience
- None required
- Personal
- See District requirements
- KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of and ability to implement the subject matter, philosophical, social, and educational concepts relative to the duties and responsibilities listed on this job description
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- As a Director of Learning
- Teaches courses in social studies: History, Geography, American Government, Political Science and Humanities according to courses of study as adopted by the Board of Education. Conducts other appropriate learning activities within the social science field
- Instructs students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study
- Develops a balanced social studies program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time,



and laboratory experiences appropriate to social sciences; other suitable activities designed to encourage pupils to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, achieve improved interpersonal relationships, and make value judgments based on scientific methods of inquiry
- Provides a variety of instructional methods to adapt the curriculum to needs of students with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds
- Develops knowledge of the purpose, structure, and operation of the American governmental and economic system, and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship
- Develops knowledge of political and economic systems of other nations and their influence on personal freedom, education, and living standards of the people in those nations
- Develops knowledge, respect, and understanding of cultural groups throughout the world and emphasizes the need for international cooperation
- Develops an understanding of the co

📌 Temporary Teacher, Social Science @ Mission Hills High School (San Marcos)
🏢 San Marcos Unified School District
📍 San Marcos