What are the responsibilities and job description for the 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher position at Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401?
- Sick and Personal Leave
- Teachers Retirement System (TRS) - Board Contribution is .58%
- Medical, Vision and Dental
- Single - Board Contribution is 80%
- Single 1 - Board Contribution is 60%
- Family - Board Contribution is 50%
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%
- LTD Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- 403(b) and 457(b)
- Professional Educator License
- Social Sciences Endorsement (Grades 5 - 8)
- Develops and administers Social Studies curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop unit organization around historical problems, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Teaches knowledge of social studies, incorporating history, geography, economics, political science, systems of government, education, responsible citizenship, and humanities.
- Develops students' understanding of various racial, ethnic, religious and political groups and mores, as well as socio-economic status, and the influence of various factors on human rights and freedom.
- Fosters an understanding of the continuity and patterns of human behavior through the ages, and an awareness of the complexity and interrelationship of local, state, national and world problems and approaches to their solution(s).
- Demonstrates the manner in which the past provides a comparative basis from which to evaluate the nature of current issues and predict courses of action for the future, with continuous cross reference to contemporary matters of importance.
- Develops students' research skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to make critical value judgments and contribute to the thoughtful exchange of ideas, through a variety of reading, writing, group discussion and presentation assignments to stimulate self-reliance in problem-solving and drawing conclusions.
- Promotes students' critical analysis of the effect media has on the flow of information and shaping of public discourse, and encourage students to seek out and compare alternative sources of information concerning the key issues of their world.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Other duties as assigned.
JobID: 2323
Position Type:
Middle School Positions/Social Studies
Middle School Positions/Social Studies
Date Posted:
2/6/2025
2/6/2025
Location:
Elm Middle School, 7607 W. Cortland
Elm Middle School, 7607 W. Cortland
Date Available:
08/18/2025
08/18/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
Position Title: 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher (Middle School)
Terms of Employment: Teacher Work Year (181 Attendance Days)
Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal
Salary: Starting $52,000 (Per EPET 2024 - 2028 Contract)
Board Contribution Benefits: (Per EPET 2024 - 2028 Contract)
Terms of Employment: Teacher Work Year (181 Attendance Days)
Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal
Salary: Starting $52,000 (Per EPET 2024 - 2028 Contract)
Board Contribution Benefits: (Per EPET 2024 - 2028 Contract)
Employee Only Contribution Benefits:
Summary:
To develop students' knowledge and understanding of geography, politics, economics, world cultures and cultural evolution.
Qualifications:
Certification/License
Job Responsibilities:
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machine, and telephone..
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machine, and telephone..
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.FLSA Status: Exempt
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Salary : $52,000
