Social Studies Teacher

Company:

For more than six decades, Goodwill Central Texas has been relentlessly focused on empowering thousands of people to work. We transform revenue from over 37 retail locations into a combination of education, career training, job placement, career coaching and support, and more. Every time you shop or support Goodwill, you are helping fund our greater mission to serve our community. Goodwill's vision extends far beyond our retail stores and your generous donations:
We envision a Central Texas where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

The Goodwill Excel Center for Adults opened in 2014 as an open-enrollment public charter high school for adults ages 18 to 50. The Excel Center Adult High School transforms lives in a supportive and holistic learning environment where all students are empowered to achieve.

For more information on the Goodwill Excel Center Adult High School, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Commitment to Excellence

At The Excel Center, we are building a high-performing organization focused on transforming lives through the power of education and work and becoming the model of excellence for adult education across Texas. Our team members contribute to a culture grounded in our values of caring, innovation, and accountability and focused on strong graduate outcomes.

All Excel team members:

● Deliver Excellence - Uphold high standards of professionalism, execution, and service to students

● Own the Outcome - Demonstrate accountability through ownership, reliability, follow-through, and continuous improvement.

● Work as One Team - Collaborate and contribute positively to a solutions-oriented culture

● Lead with Purpose - Align actions and decisions to the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities

● Strengthen the System - Support systems, processes, and practices that strengthen organizational effectiveness and student impact

All team members demonstrate our standards through strong individual performance and a commitment to collective excellence.

The Goodwill Excel Center Adult High School is currently recruiting for a Social Studies Teacher for our South Austin Campus located at 1901

E. Ben White Blvd., Austin, TX 78741.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Social Studies Teacher is responsible for implementing, developing, and executing instruction of the Goodwill Excel Center vocational curriculum. The Social Studies Teacher will employ a student-centered approach, effectively tailoring the instructional strategies to the individual students' needs and approaching instruction with creativity and innovation. Strategies may include, but are not limited to direct instruction, one-to-one instruction, seminars, small group learning, self-paced lessons, blended learning and courses, and online learning tools.

The Social Studies will work with the instructional team in meeting educational objectives and adhering to the Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS) standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provide instruction to students in the area of assigned Social Studies courses that ensures mastery of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

* Develop and revise an approved curriculum that includes lesson plans, projects, and assessments that are aligned with the standards of The Excel Center and TEKS.

* Assess student progress and learning needs to build and shape instruction around student needs.

* Utilize attendance, grades, and assessment data to refine lessons and inform instructional practices to achieve learning goals.

* Implement a clear and consistent classroom management system that aligns to Instructional Team and Campus-wide initiatives while developing students' character and sense of community in the classroom.

* Support all students in achieving academic success and character growth.

* Provide tutorials for students to ensure mastery of material.

* Document and maintain attendance, grades, and progress records according to District policy.

* Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and educational growth of students, including behavior management that is firm, fair, and consistent.

* Participate in collaborative curriculum…