Social Science - History Dual Credit Teacher

Social Science - History Dual Credit Teacher

1 Vacancy - 2027 School Year

: 9459

• Position Type: High School Teaching / Social Studies - Civ, Econ, Geo, Hist, etc.
• Date Posted: 12/16/2025
• Location: Proviso Math & Science Academy
• Date Available: 2027 School Year
• Closing Date: Until Filled

Division / Department: Social Studies

Classification (FSLA): Full-time, Exempt

Position Group: Teacher

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Anticipated Work Year &

Hours:

180 Days

Union Membership: Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL-CIO

Reports to: Building Principal and/or designee

Full-time high school teaching position.

Employees are responsible for obtaining/retaining the most current statutory and administrative rule requirements for their position.

Appointment to this position is conditional upon the candidate meeting all eligibility and credentialing requirements to teach dual credit courses, as established by Triton College or an equivalent Illinois Community College Board–approved community college or higher education institution. Certification must be obtained prior to or within a timeframe determined by the employing institution and maintained throughout employment.

• Education/Training: Minimum of a Master's degree in history or Master's degree + 18 graduate credit hours in field. Preferred teaching experience: ABD or PhD
• Licensure: Valid Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) for grades 9-12
• Endorsement: Social Science - History (Grades 9-12)
• Knowledge/Abilities/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Doctorate Degree
• Previous high school teaching experience
• Certified ESL High School or Bilingual Certification
• Bilingual Endorsement (grades 9-12)
• ESL Endorsement (grades 9-12)
• Special Education Endorsement (LBS1)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Multiple subject area endorsements

• Teach to prescribed outcomes and goals to lead to positive student outcomes
• Utilize best practices of standards-based learning and the gradual release of responsibility instructional model
• Design and implement coherent and rigorous instruction to improve student achievement ensuring prerequisite, grade level, and extension skills that are aligned to priority standards
• Ensure that students understand the learning goals and the relevance of instructional outcomes
• Involve students in learning using research-based differentiation practices and educational technology
• Use appropriate school support and resource materials toward improvement in students' social, emotional, academic, and behavioral health outcomes
• Provide appropriate remedial and/or enrichment material
• Implement reteaching and review opportunities and interventions for students
• Differentiate for students with special needs, language needs, or different learning styles
• Promote student success through clear expectations for learning and coursework, timely responses, and regular feedback
• Assign and evaluate student work that leads to mastery of standards
• Track, monitor, and post student progress on a weekly basis using the district SIS system
• Communicate regularly with parents, students, counselors, and support staff and document using the district student information system (SIS) system
• Be clear in explanations and directions to ensure student understanding
• Speak clearly, audibly, and fluently to ensure student understanding
• Establish a positive and safe, student-centered learning environment
• Regularly revise lesson plans based on formative and summative assessment data to differentiate instruction and guide student learning
• Address different styles of learning by employing a variety of instructional techniques and materials
• Be creative and innovative in the use of curricular and instructional materials
• Demonstrate command of assigned content areas and enthusiasm for teaching the subject matter
• Exhibit knowledge of contemporary instructional research related to assigned content areas and to the teaching of diverse students

• Develop, communicate, and enforce a set of classroom rules, policies, procedures, and expectations which are consistent with school and department policies and with learning outcomes
• Monitor and correct student behavior to maximize student learning in a positive and safe learning environment
• Respond to behavioral infractions quickly and in a professional manner
• Document behavioral infractions using the district SIS system
• Use effective methods to manage student behavior and classroom materials
• Reinforce/reward appropriate social and academic behavior
• Ensure appropriate use and care of required classroom materials and equipment available
• Interact with students in ways that are respectful and friendly and reflect an understanding of cultural differences