Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teac

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and delivers classroom instruction using a variety of presentation methods to keep students engaged and meet their instructional needs
• Embraces and utilizes technology in lesson planning and instruction
• Manages student classroom behavior to promote a safe, positive, and optimal learning environment
• Affirms and evaluates student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration and preparing progress and final report cards
• Collaborates with the instructional team, accepts feedback, and incorporates improvements into lesson plans
• Fosters and maintains open collaborative communication with parents, administration, and school counselors
• Attends department and faculty meetings and contributes to meaningful discussion regarding curriculum, instruction, and evaluation
• Assumes additional responsibilities including but not limited to homeroom, study hall, lunch duty, substitute teaching, as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in history, social studies education, or related content area
• Experience in classroom instruction at the middle and/or high school levels
• Demonstrates success in classroom management and a commitment to the success of students
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful learning environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in history, education, or related content area
• New York State teacher certification in specific content areas (Social Studies)
• Five years teaching experience or equivalent experience in content area
• Experience teaching in an independent school setting