What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Studies Teacher for Grades 6-12 position at City Of Hialeah Educational Academy?
The City of Hialeah Educational Academy offers our students opportunities in the areas of Criminal Justice, Allied Health Professionals, Fire Fighters, Mass Communications, Law and Legal Studies, Advanced Academics, and Nursing. We are extremely proud to be a Cognia STEM Certified School and a Leader in Me School. COHEA has been once again ranked as one of the Best High Schools in the United States by US News and World Report and has earned an A School designation by the FLDOE. Apply for an opportunity to become a part of this innovative team and continue the legacy of educating and empowering tomorrow's civic leaders!
Description of Teacher Positions:
- General Purpose: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
- Subject Knowledge: A strong political science and history background is preferred.
- Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:
- plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
- establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities to be outlined in lesson plans
- identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
- instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
- use relevant technology to support instruction
- observe and evaluate student's performance and development to provide appropriate feedback and grades on assignments
- maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development as required by law, district policies and school regulations
- manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
- perform certain academic support duties including counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
- participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations
- participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
- communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
- keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
- Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
- Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, state
- State certification
- Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
- Knowledge of relevant technology
- Relevant teaching experience is preferred
- Key Competencies
- attention to detail
- critical thinking
- decision making
- flexibility and adaptability
- high energy level
- high work standards
- learning orientation
- organizing and planning
- problem solving
- self-motivation and initiative
- stress tolerance
- verbal and written communication skills
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $48,000