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High School Social Studies Teacher

Job Title: Social Studies Teacher
Position Type: Certified Staff
Supervisor: HS Dean

Job Summary
Social Studies teachers' responsibilities include teaching elements of history, geography, politics, economics, religion, and culture to students. SS Teachers should keep abreast of current events and initiate spirited, respectful debates amongst students.

Essential Duties
A SS teacher typically has a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:

Analyzing the needs, interests, strengths, and weaknesses of students and developing lesson plans on these factors.
Monitoring progress and discipline and keeping parents of learners who need extra support
Establishing classroom and debating rules and ensuring all students obey these rules.
Organizing field trips and ensuring permission slips are handed out and signed promptly.
Participating in school events and acting as a chaperone when required.
Attending meetings, staff trainings, and other ongoing learning programs/competitions as requested by the administration.
Informing students of learning opportunities and preparing them for formal debates and other events.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee has frequent contact with students and members of the community. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee must be able to effectively use communication skills and move throughout the building as their job dictates. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Posted: December 2022

This is a Direct to School Job

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Location	Tafuna, American Samoa
Start Date	June 2023
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty, University Graduate, ESL Instructor
Student Level	High School
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

PTO- Employee is entitled to PTO in the amount listed in the Specifications. Paid time off can be taken for Annual Leave and Sick Leave.
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Bereavement Leave
Jury Duty
Retirement Plan - If available, the Employee is eligible to participate in the school's retirement plan.
Immigration Sponsorship- If the Employee requires Immigration Sponsorship, the school will sponsor the employee for employment in American Samoa and pay for their economy class roundtrip ticket between their country of origin and American Samoa.
Paid Christmas, Spring and Summer Breaks as determined by the school.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	TESL/TEFL Certificate
Education Required	Bachelor
Additional School Requirements
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required) SS teachers must possess a Bachelor’s degree in education, history, geography, or a related discipline. possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and debating skills. Must have strong multitasking abilities and sound knowledge of current events. Must have strong cultural sensitivity. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public. Applicants with educational credentials earned outside of the United States will have to obtain an ECE certificate upon hire. The applicant will be responsible for all expenses to obtain the ECE certificate. All new hires from outside of the United States will be responsible for obtaining all of the required immunizations, documents and clearances from their country of origin to enter the US territory. This will include any costs that may be incurred during this process.
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About the School

South Pacific Academy’s vision is to foster a supportive community that allows students to acquire a quality education in a multicultural setting. This includes but is not limited to an academic and social environment that will contribute to successful learning and the development of core human values. To maintain this vision, the Academy relies on its commitment to academic excellence, institutional stability, and fiscal responsibility. School Materials Many educational materials in local languages are often out of date. We work with school leaders and publishers to ensure that students have access to current textbooks that are age appropriate and written in their primary language. Continuing Education for Teachers We create bespoke continuing education programs to address the needs of teachers and their student communities. From training on the latest technology to new pedagogical methods, we help teachers make their classrooms engaging and successful. Support for Communities Education happens within the context of a larger community. Our approach extends beyond the school to help ensure students have the necessary support to do their best learning. Philosophy South Pacific Academy is committed to its goal of ensuring student success through its efforts to promote high academic expectations and achievement. Vital and diverse instructional strategies are implemented to provide for and to encourage innovative and exciting challenges in teaching and learning. We strive to develop and maintain an atmosphere that is not only conducive to learning and teaching but is also deemed safe, healthy, and enjoyable by all members of the SPA community. South Pacific Academy operates under a set of guiding principles. We believe that learning is the surest path to individual freedom. We possess the belief that every child should be given exciting educational opportunities and that every child has a tremendous capacity for learning. Additionally, each person’s character and individuality are to be respected and celebrated. We believe that respecting, affirming, and learning from our differences are central to what binds us together.