HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

Reports To: Building Principal

Employed By: Academy Board

Description:

Facilitate day-to-day management and instruction of special needs students as directed by the Administrator and the Academy Board.

Qualifications:

Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rule

Bachelor's degree

Ability to work with urban and rural youth in a multi-racial academy

Experience with developing a thematic interdisciplinary curriculum

Experience with hands-on/minds-on teaching

Understand how information technology can be integrated into curricula

Ability to work as a team member

Must pass state and federal criminal background check

Responsibilities:

Curriculum

Articulate a plan of instruction for multi-age grouping in accordance with the MDE benchmarking

Utilize food, agriculture, renewable resources and environmental (FARE) themes

Integrate technology throughout the curriculum

Outcome based assessment, based on grade level groupings and MDE

Develop and use multiple assessment strategies to evaluate student learning

Classroom Management

Create classroom curriculum that facilitates instruction

Establish procedures and classroom rules

Communicate oral and written administrative action to parents and Administrator

Provide a warm and inviting atmosphere

Record attendance, lunch and grades for all students

Promote a clean and safe working environment

Communication

Communicate expectations to students

Evaluate and communicate student progress to parents on a regular basis

Communicate volunteer needs to parents

Make contributions to Academy newsletters

Leadership

Provide guidance and direction to Paraprofessionals on a regular basis

Evaluate Paraprofessional performance and assist in "action plan" for improvement if needed

Contribute to the leadership of the "Staff Cabinet"

Actively pursue the vision of the Academy as set forth by the Academy Board

Total Learning Environment

Carry out the policies adopted by the Academy Board as interpreted by the Administrator (examples of Board policies include: dress code policy and code of conduct policy)

Monitor the safety of all children

Monitor appropriateness of computer use in accordance with acceptable use permit

Perform all other duties assigned by the Administrator and/or Academy Board

Benefits

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance or Stipend in lieu of Insurance

MI Retirement Benefits

Yearly Tentative Staff Bonus

Longevity Pay (Beginning of the 5th year)

Pay: $33,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Salary Based on Experience

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

Bonus pay

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Teaching License RX or CC endorsement preferred (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

High School Social Studies