Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Barrington Public Schools Barrington High School - Barrington, Rhode Island

Barrington Public Schools Barrington RI

TITLE:

Secondary Social Studies

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Secondary Social Studies Certification Granted by the Rhode Island Department of Education Required
2.Master's Degree and Additional Content Certification Preferred
3.Trained at the Awareness level for Right to Read, or will become trained upon hire

REPORTS TO:

Principal and Assistant Superintendent To support Barrington's commitment to diversity and to foster inclusion, respect, and equity in education, the successful candidate will be selected from a diverse pool of candidates. Preference will be given to candidates who articulate their commitment to valuing inclusivity, diversity, and belonging. JOB GOAL:
Social Studies teachers plan, facilitate, implement, and deliver the full instructional program in a secondary school setting using cross-disciplinary approaches. These professionals are responsible for guiding students at multiple levels to reach or exceed grade level expectations, encouraging each child to reach their full potential. PERFORMANCE

QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrates expertise in Social Studies, interdisciplinary teaching, deep learning competencies, performance assessments, strong distance learning skills, national and state history. Social studies, civics standards, and social-emotional learning. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaches courses in Social Studies/humanities using the Barrington Public Schools' curricula. Implements the tenets of RULER. Implements a balanced Social Studies program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time, and other appropriate activities designed to encourage students to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, achieve improved interpersonal relationships, and make value judgments based on scientific methods of inquiry.

Develops the core literacy standards and expectations aligned to the Common Core State Standards and Right to Read. Develops state civics and social studies standards. Provides many opportunities for reading high quality texts and applying what they know through Harkness Discussions, writing, project-based learning, and Deep Learning critical thinking, communication, citizenship, character, creativity, and collaboration. Develops knowledge of the purpose, structure, and operation of cultural relevance and culturally responsive and sustaining teaching practices.

Makes current material from the mass-media available to students; plans and guides discussions of current problems against the materials being studied. Develops an understanding of the contributions of racial, religious, and political groups. Develops knowledge of historical, political, cultural, and economic systems of other nations and their influence on personal freedom, education, and living standards. Encourages students to become aware of the complexity and interrelations of local, state, national, and world problems, using the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals as the foundation.

Promotes the attainment of the District's Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan. Displays strong and deep knowledge of the philosophical foundations and content of the curriculum. Applies current research-based best instructional practices and strategies to deliver the curriculum and understands how knowledge is constructed within the discipline and Deep Learning competencies. Plans and prepares lessons to optimize learning, using the Deep Learning Design Template as a framework where applicable.

Promotes deep understanding of content by addressing unique learning styles, adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students, engaging students in rigorous learning experiences, using effective questioning techniques, and relating instruction to the student's life and to prior and future learning, connected to Universal Design for Learning. Contribute to and implement plans, including but not limited to IEPs, 504s, and individual health plans, for students with unique needs Reinforces strong student engagement and excellent student work products.

Facilitates student learning using various collaborative grouping structures appropriate to the instructional task. Requires students to regularly engage in high-level activities, including application and analysis of information, as defined by the Deep Learning Progressions. Administers and interprets several types of assessments of and for learning. Maintains accurate student records because of the monitoring of regular formative and summative assessment of curriculum attainment;

adjusts instruction for individuals and groups of students. Makes appropriate referrals and is prepared with credible and accurate documentation. Considers student voice in establishing and enforcing effective and positive classroom rules, curriculum, and procedures designed to ensure safety and enhance learning. Organizes all…