Middle School Social Studies Teacher (MI Certified)

Position: Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Compensation: Pays up to $50 per hour

The Social Studies Teacher will provide direct instruction and intervention to students. The Teacher will assist students in meeting the essential skills required in the core content subject(s). They will teach, tutor, and use technological interventions to improve In addition, the Social Studies Teacher will encourage students to set and maintain high standards of responsibility for their learning and behavior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Meet State of Michigan requirements for teacher certification in the required subject area(s) and grade level(s)
• Demonstrate competency as defined by the state, in each core academic subject(s) you teach.
• Exceptional skill in planning, delivering, and assessing student learning.
• Exceptional knowledge in research-based instructional strategies and ability to implement them effectively.
• Knowledge in the use of technology to support instruction.
• Ascribe to the philosophy that all children can succeed and demonstrate the commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist students in meeting the essential skills required in the Michigan Common Core skills.
• Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of responsibility for their learning and behavior.
• Understand the school’s and state’s requirements to teach middle and/or high school students and create a corresponding curriculum.
• Continual professional development to keep up-to-date on curriculum developments and trends in the field of education.
• Employ a variety of research-based instructional strategies and instructional media consistent with the capabilities, needs, and physical limitations of students.
• Evaluate students’ progress on a regular basis and, when necessary, refer students who need assistance.
• Instruct rules of conduct and ensure classroom and campus discipline.
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the Academy’s philosophy, instructional goals and objectives of education.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, ongoing professional developments and grade level/content area meetings and trainings.
• Maintain appropriate administrative records according to district policy.
• Consistently support and uphold school policies and procedures. Support the school and its leadership.
• Model self-discipline and ethical behavior. Present self in a professional manner through appropriate dress, communication techniques, and demeanor.
• Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others.
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.