7/8th Grade Social Studies

Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of pedagogy and the best practices of education with a focus on the Illinois Learning Standards for Social Studies
• Ability to design lessons that teach curriculum in an engaging manner, applying various teaching methods
• Strong supervisory and classroom management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism
• Proficient with Google Suite or related software

Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and implements a Social Studies curriculum appropriate for students in the 7th/8th grade
• Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines
• Designs and presents individual lesson plans using a variety of teaching techniques that appeal to various learning styles and methods
• Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates and grades student performance
• Monitors students progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for the upcoming grade level; communicates all progress and concerns with professionalism to guardians and, as appropriate, students, other faculty, staff, and/or administrators; builds and maintains positive rapport and communication with guardians
• Recognizes and supports diversity and equity in support of school and district initiatives
• Enjoy working with a diverse group of students of different socio-economic backgrounds
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars as required
• This position directly reports to the school principal and functionally reports to the other school administrators and district directors
• Performs additional related duties within the scope of this position

Coaching/Extra-Curricular opportunities may be available