High School Humanities Teacher

Location: New York

The High School Humanities Teacher is responsible for delivering rigorous, engaging, and standards-aligned instruction in English Language Arts and History/Social Studies. The teacher will foster students’ critical thinking, literacy, analytical writing, historical inquiry, and communication skills while promoting culturally responsive learning experiences that prepare students for college, career, and civic engagement. Instruction should align with the New York State Learning Standards for English Language Arts and Social Studies.

RESPONSIBILITIES Content Knowledge and Planning.

Exhibit an understanding of and skills relevant to the subject area(s) taught.

Demonstrate an ability to make topics and activities meaningful and relevant to each student.

Integrate available technology resources compatible with students’ needs and abilities.

Develop lesson plans that are clear, logical, and sequential using Understanding by Design principles.

Plan with the appropriate specialist(s) to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.

Instructional Strategies.

Link present content/skills with past and future learning experiences.

Effectively use various instructional strategies (e.g., modeling, cooperative learning, collaborating, and reading and writing in the content areas) to differentiate learning for all students.

Effectively use questioning strategies to engage students and promote learning.

Monitor the student’s understanding of the lesson and adjust teaching when appropriate.

Maximize student learning by allowing all learners to participate actively and successfully.

Explain the content and demonstrate skills in various ways to meet the needs of all students.

Hold each learner individually responsible for learning.

Assessment.

Use results of various assessments to monitor and modify instruction as needed.

Effectively use both teacher-made and standardized tests, as appropriate, to measure student performance.

Use oral, non-verbal, and written forms of student assessment.

Organize, maintain, and use records of student progress to make effective instructional decisions.

Continuously monitor students’ progress before, during, and after instruction, and provide meaningful feedback.

Demonstrate competence in using acceptable grading/ranking/scoring practices in recording and reporting student achievement.

Student Communication and Rapport.

Use precise language and acceptable oral expression and written communication.

Articulate clear learning goals and instructional procedures for the lesson to the students.

Model caring, fairness, courtesy, respect, and active listening.

Model concern for students’ emotional and physical well-being.

Seek and maintain positive interactions with students in all school settings.

Seek information about student interests and opinions.

Classroom Management.

Enforce the School's student behavior policy.

Communicate clear expectations about behavior to students and parents.

Actively monitor student behavior and constructively provide feedback to students and parents.

Create a physical setting and establish routines that promote learning and minimize disruption.

Structure transitions efficiently and constructively.

Manage emergencies as they occur in school settings.

Professional Demeanor and Development.

Maintain a professional appearance and deportment.

Interact with colleagues and students ethically and professionally.

Carry out duties in accordance with established policies, practices, and regulations.

Select appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems and maintain confidentiality.

Complete all classroom and school assignments and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.

Participate in professional growth activities, including conferences, workshops, coursework, and committees or membership in professional organizations.

Explore and apply knowledge and information about new or improved methods of instruction and related issues.

Identify areas of personal strength and weakness and seek the improvement of skills and professional performance.

School Community and Culture.

Initiate communication with parents or guardians concerning student progress or problems promptly.

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