Pgt Social Science Teacher

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

- **Teaching and Curriculum Development**:

- **Curriculum Design**: Develop and refine social science curricula that align with educational standards and integrate legal and ethical considerations relevant to social issues.
- **Legal and Ethical Oversight**:

- **Regulatory Compliance**: Ensure that teaching practices adhere to educational laws and regulations, including content accuracy, intellectual property rights, and student privacy.
- **Policy Implementation**: Implement and enforce school policies related to academic integrity, student rights, and faculty conduct, incorporating legal knowledge where applicable.
- **Student Support and Advocacy**:

- **Academic Guidance**: Provide mentorship and academic support to students, including guidance on research projects, essays, and understanding complex social issues.
- **Conflict Resolution**: Address and mediate conflicts involving students, utilizing legal insights to ensure fair and just outcomes in disciplinary matters or academic disputes.
- **Professional Development**:

- **Training and Workshops**: Conduct professional development workshops for colleagues on legal issues affecting education, such as handling student data, compliance with regulations, and understanding legal implications of teaching content.
- **Continued Learning**: Stay updated on developments in both social sciences and education law, integrating new knowledge into teaching practices and administrative duties.
- **Administrative and Advisory Duties**:

- **Administrative Responsibilities**: Manage administrative tasks related to teaching, such as grading, maintaining records, and coordinating with other departments.
- **Legal Consultation**: Provide advice on legal matters related to educational practices, including reviewing and developing policies, handling legal disputes, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- **Research and Policy Analysis**:

- **Educational Research**: Engage in research related to the intersection of social sciences and law, exploring topics like the impact of legal systems on social structures or the role of law in historical events.
- **Policy Development**: Analyze and develop policies related to social science instruction, ensuring they align with legal standards and address current educational needs.
- **Community and Stakeholder Engagement**:

- **Parent and Community Interaction**: Communicate with parents and community stakeholders about social science curriculum, student progress, and any legal or regulatory issues affecting the educational environment.
- **School Representation**: Represent the school in educational forums or committees, contributing legal and educational expertise to discussions and decision-making processes.

Benefits of Combining Both Roles:

- **Enhanced Instruction**: Integrates advanced knowledge of social sciences with legal insights, providing a richer educational experience for students and addressing complex social and legal issues.
- **Improved Compliance**: Ensures that educational practices and policies comply with relevant legal standards, reducing the risk of legal issues and promoting a fair and equitable learning environment.
- **Effective Conflict Resolution**: Utilizes legal expertise to handle disputes and conflicts in a fair and informed manner, supporting a positive school atmosphere.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kurukshetra, Haryana: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person