26 - Social Studies Teacher

About the role

The primary responsibility of the Social Studies Teacher is to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract. The Teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods
• Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities
• Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction
• Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes
• Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement
• Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly
• Prepare effectively for class
• Prepare daily lesson plans
• Provide instruction predicated on course goals and objectives
• Prepare classroom for classroom activities
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy, and consideration
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with administrators, staff, students, and parents
• Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members
• Provide documentation of students' progress
• Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff members
• Assign and check homework and provide appropriate feedback to students
• Maintain appropriate records of student performance, progress, and development
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire
• Social Studies Endorsement or Teacher must be highly qualified in applicable content area through the following options:
• Endorsement on a Colorado teaching license
• 36 semester credit hours applicable to content area - Social Studies
• Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series)
• Be eligible for a TiR or Alternative Licensing Program in content area
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
• Preferred Experience in a Title I or low income setting
• Previous experience as a certified teacher

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of Common Core standards
• Ability to unpack standards and align with curriculum
• Ability to write specific learning goals, objectives and outcomes
• Ability to analyze and use multiple data sources to make sound instructional decisions
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues and actively participate in professional learning communities
• Ability and willingness to integrate reading, writing and math throughout the curriculum
• Computer expertise or an expectation to learn Infinite Campus
• Positive public relation skills, professionalism, strong work ethic, ability to develop positive relationships with school and community
• Ability to interpret test information and data
• Strong commitment to system change and strong evidence of being a "team player"
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• Ability to be flexible