High School History Teacher

Job Details

Job Location:

BRONX, NY 10453

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $69,932.00 - $ Salary/year

The High School History Teacher is responsible for delivering rigorous, engaging, and standards-aligned instruction in Global History, U.S. History, Economics, Government, and other Social Studies courses, as assigned. The teacher will foster students' historical thinking, civic literacy, analytical writing, research, and inquiry skills through culturally responsive instruction that prepares students for college, career, and civic engagement. Instruction will align with the New York State Learning Standards for Social Studies and the New York State Social Studies Framework.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Initiate communication with parents or guardians concerning student progress or problems promptly.
• Respond promptly to parent concerns and encourage parental involvement within the School.
• Interact with parents and the community by providing helpful information regarding the School.
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