Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Principal, the Specials Teacher will lead the instruction and training of scholars in his or her classroom and/or assigned subject(s). The Specialist Teacher will work closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to ensure that academic success and character development are achieved by all scholars in the classroom.

• Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
• Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of the long-range educational and organizational goals
• Employ a variety of creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies that ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences
• Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and perform regular data analysis to determine student mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding
• Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
• Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, text books, etc
• Driven by a passion for ensuring every scholar has an excellent education
• Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving

Required Degree Level: Undergraduate - Bachelor's degree or higher