Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Responsibilities

• Assist students in their courses by providing motivation and support.
• Work collaboratively with a team of teachers (both in-person and virtual) to ensure that all students in the cohort are on track and successfully progressing through the program.
• Assist students with daily assignments and projects to increase understanding.
• Clarify directions and assist students 1‑on‑1 or in small groups with course content.
• Assist virtual teachers with keeping student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts.
• Participate in the organization and administration of State Testing, as directed.
• Help carry out educational programs developed through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process for special education students.
• Help carry out educational programs developed through a student 504 plan as necessary.
• Maintain a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment at all times.
• Develop and implement strategies that encourage student collaboration and teamwork.
• Attend in-person/virtual field trip sessions as assigned.
• Advisory
• Supervise an advisory cohort of students, ensuring that all students are successfully progressing through the program and that parents have a central point of contact for discussions on their student.
• Monitor students’ attendance, participation, and academic performance.
• Oversee the student escalation process to communicate with school leadership and on‑site and virtual teachers if a student is an engagement concern and not meeting program expectations.
• Develop and monitor individualized action plans for each student in escalation, including working with students to set goals for getting back on track and communicating with parents/caretakers and school staff.
• Act as the main point of contact for parents, teachers, and other staff members regarding students in escalation; plan and deliver workshops related to general work/study habits, working effectively in teams, test‑taking strategies, and 21st‑century learning skills.
• Help each student identify and focus on their potential and aspirations.
• Support college and career counseling activities under the direction of the school counselor.
• Help students to research and understand their post‑secondary career and educational options.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Middle/Secondary Teaching Certification (1‑8 License), 4‑9 License, or 7‑12 License.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience and demonstrated interest in working with youth (both strivers and strugglers) in a diverse urban environment.
• Experience working in a school or other educational environment.
• Strong multi‑cultural skills.
• Strong technology skills (especially with internet, Microsoft OS, and MS Office programs).
• Customer‑focused approach.
• Ability to motivate and assist students with high school coursework.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in an innovative, fast‑paced environment.
• Team‑player track record.
• Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively support and motivate students in their academic journey.

Proficient in managing student records and implementing individualized education plans while fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment.

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