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23 May
2019
Teacher Social Studies Teacher
Job Description
The Social Studies Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing high quality, rigorous social studies instruction that creates a high degree of clarity for students. The teacher will create an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual and emotional growth. Our teachers help DRIHSCS reach our mission and goals by implementing instruction that results in students achieving academic success and personal development. Essential practices of a DRIHSCS teacher include universal co-teaching, differentiated teaching strategies, student-centered instructional strategies, and data-driven instruction.
Responsibilities
- Provide clear and consistently high-quality social studies instruction for all students
- Create instructional lesson plans and classroom activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in a meaningful learning experience
- Implement instructional strategies and resources that are aligned with the rigor of the Common Core to meet the needs of all students, including those with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs
- Assess changing curricular needs and implement plans for improvement
- Support student and school needs in preparing to be successful on the NYS State Exams
- Maintain effective and efficient data gathering procedures
- Provide a positive environment in which students are actively engaged in the learning process
- Attend all professional development meetings and workshops, as well as a summertime professional development before the opening of the school year
- Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules and collaborating effectively with co-teachers and colleagues
Education & Experience
- Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred, with a proven record of student success
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher, Master’s Degree preferred
- Degree in a related field required
- New York State teaching certification in Social Studies
- A passion for social studies and building 21st Century Skills that will inspire the next generation of historians
Remuneration
- Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and education
- Shuttle to the 2/5 Train
- Empire BCBS, Medical/Dental/Vision
- $25,000 Term life insurance covered by the employer
- Commuter and Transit Benefits
- Dependent Care
- 403 B Retirement
- Comprehensive Time off which includes 10 PTO days in addition to paid vacation breaks competitive with DOE vacations
