Middle School Social Studies Teacher

To provide student instruction in the appropriate content area(s). Expectations include efforts to contribute toward the development of all students as mature, able, and responsible citizens.

• To maintain a high level of professionalism both during and outside the regular school day.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develop hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences that promote scientific thinking and problem-solving.
• Plan and deliver engaging social studies instruction aligned with state academic standards.
• Integrate reading, writing, research, speaking, and listening into social studies instruction.
• Participate in professional learning, curriculum development, school improvement activities, and staff meetings.
• Provides multiple methods of formative and standardized assessments in order to develop and revise effective teaching strategies for all students.
• Guides the learning process toward achievement of student growth models, curriculum goals, and—in harmony with goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the ability to communicate these objectives to students.
• Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to improve student achievement.
• Understands the process and importance of data collection and the use of data to support student learning.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth through appropriate data and reports.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Encourages all students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
• Is physically able to navigate the classroom, manage classroom behavior, and administer emergency first aid within the classroom.

• Experience teaching middle school students and supporting learners with varied academic, language, and behavioral needs.
• Experience with inquiry-based social studies instruction, disciplinary literacy, and the use of primary sources.
• Experience using assessment results to plan intervention and enrichment.

• To supervise classroom and students within the classroom, the school building, and in additional situations as stipulated within the Bendle Education Association Master Agreement.

• Bachelor of Arts Degree, and or appropriate credentials as required though federal, state, and local law, rules, and guidelines.

• Valid Teaching Certificate, and or certification(s) required through federal, state, and local law, rules, and guidelines.

• Must possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret communications, curricular materials, professional journals, procedural manuals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and all other essential documentation. Must possess a high degree of communication skills to effectively present information and respond to questions from all stakeholders.

• Must possess the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Must possess the ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs, including…