What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Studies Teacher position at Nazareth Regional High School?
Job Description – Social Studies Teacher
Mission Statement
Nazareth RHS is a Catholic college preparatory high school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers. We maintain a rigorous academic environment where students develop a life-long intellectual curiosity which empowers them to think independently in an ever changing global community. We provide unique opportunities that develop students’ spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth. Our scholars are prepared to be successful, contributing members of society.
Belief Statements
1. We believe God is present in each person.
2. We believe that all our students have unique and special talents and should be challenged to their maximum potential through a rigorous academic program.
3. We believe our students are our primary focus and that their best interests must guide every decision that we make.
4. We believe in the Xaverian Brothers value of humility, trust, zeal, compassion and simplicity.
5. We believe that every member of the Nazareth community must respect and treat one another with dignity and kindness, so that we can all study and work in a safe and healthy environment.
6. We believe that learning is a combined partnership of students, teachers, parents and the community.
7. We believe in maintaining a standard of teaching excellence by continually improving our craft.
8. We believe that our school is a place that fosters the development of confidence, leadership and friendship.
9. We believe in respecting the differences of society’s ethnic, racial and religious populations.
10. We believe that service to the community fosters awareness of the needs of others, promotes a love of justice, and answers the call of Jesus to serve others.
General Purpose
Nazareth is seeking a teaching professional to provide, plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
Prepare students for Global History and US History Regents Exams as well as AP courses
Strong interpersonal skills with high school students
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
Provide rigorous instructional lessons
Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
Use relevant technology to support instruction
Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
Provide appropriate feedback on work
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law and school regulations
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, 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
Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution
High School teaching experience preferred
Knowledge of relevant technology
Key Competencies
Student Centered
Self-motivation
Strong classroom management skills
High energy level
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
High work standards and ethics
Problem solving
Decision making
Organizing and planning
Learning orientation
Critical thinking
Stress tolerance
Flexibility and adaptability
Initiative
References furnished upon request
