Social Studies Teacher; Night

Social Studies Teacher

The Goodwill Excel Center Adult High School is currently recruiting for a Social Studies Teacher for our Norwood Campus located at 1015 Norwood Park Blvd, Austin, TX 78753.

• 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 development, grade/ability-level activities, and school-wide functions aimed at improving student retention, productivity, school culture, and new student on-boarding.
• Attend and participate in all staff, team, and professional development meetings and activities.
• Participate in all evaluations and self-studies as required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
• Serve on curriculum, instructional, textbooks, and other committees as assigned.
• Administer diagnostic placement tests, achievement tests, curriculum tests, and other tests as required by the Campus Director.

• Demonstrate progress in meeting student performance targets of the district.
• Demonstrate progress in meeting assigned action plans of the district or campus improvement plans.
• Develop, use, and evaluate ideas and/or innovative approaches to improve performance.
• Keep informed of and comply with policies of The Goodwill Excel Center, WSD, and TDCJ.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including, but not limited to, State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Follow all unit procedures in checking out materials, supplies, and equipment and promptly report any defective equipment and/or student abuse of materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Assist district and campus teams with outreach and engagement events throughout the school year.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This position does not supervise any Excel Team Members. It does supervise adult incarcerated students in classroom settings, including assigned teacher aids.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current Texas Teaching Certification in Social Studies (HS Grades)
• Must have a proven record of results that illustrate the teacher's ability to increase student achievement utilizing subject-specific instructional strategies.
• Must have a broad knowledge of the principles and practices of current educational trends in curriculum and instruction.
• Must have working knowledge of computer programs and accessing internet applications such as Student Information Systems, Microsoft Products, Google Applications (Gmail), and Internet Explorer.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills; ability to convey ideas & instructions clearly & concisely.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records.
• Must possess the essential mindset that all students can achieve at high levels.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse populations.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting adult learners in achieving their educational and career goals.
• Possess understanding of…