Position Title: Social Studies Teacher

Building: Mason High School / Mason Public Schools / In- Person

Reports to: Principal

About Mason Public Schools
Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students. Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment.

Your journey starts here: Every Student. Every Day.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public Schools is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.

Required Qualifications:

Current Michigan Teaching Certificate.
Endorsement: RX
Established record of positive attitude and rapport with students.
Demonstrated effective lesson design and instructional techniques.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Knowledge in the use of formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of technology to support instruction and enhance student achievement.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues regarding curriculum, instruction, interventions, and assessment.
Willingness to learn new skills, be reflective, and acquire new knowledge Possess problem solving skills.
Evidence of being highly organized and having excellent time-management skills.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with Civics and US History
Certification in additional subject areas with preference to English and Business Experience working in a Professional Learning Community.
Possess innovative teaching techniques to work with at-risk and special needs students.

Job Description:

Responsible for teaching four sections per trimester.
Responsible for creating a classroom environment that challenges students to learn at high levels.
Responsible for creating a classroom environment that values all students.
Responsible to communicate with students, parents, staff, and administration.
Responsible for creating lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of each student.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning community.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This position requires long periods of standing, sitting, and walking.
The position requires occasional lifting of supplies and movement of classroom furnishings during the course of the school day.

Work Year and Salary: 24-25 school year, Per the MDMEA Agreement

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, school retirement, and paid time off per the bargaining unit contract

Schedule: Position begins 2024-2025 School Year

Deadline: August 12th, 2024