BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Social Studies Teacher: Middle School

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

LOCATION: Fair Plain Middle School

JOB SUMMARY: Instruct students about global and national social issues. Help students understand the geographical, historical, cultural, and political factors that influence the development of world regions; Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate secondary endorsement (6-12): Social Studies (CX) and/or History (RX) OR qualifies for a full-year permit and BHAS Teacher-in-Training Pathway
Have at least two (2) years of successful teaching experience.
Familiarity with virtual/online learning.
Ability to incorporate technology into the instructional delivery
Strong academic preparation and leadership ability.
Strong communication skills.
Proven ability to meet the challenges of an urban school district

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in Education
Five (5) years of successful teaching experience

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to follow district and state curriculum and assessment requirements.
Knowledge of current curriculum trends in Social Studies and ability to write and develop new curricular direction in the subject area.
Ability to work effectively as a team member with grade level/department/interdisciplinary teams, etc.
Knowledge of and ability to regularly integrate the writing process and expository writing to enhance teaching and learning.
Knowledge of and commitment to using technology as an instructional tool to enhance teaching and learning.
Knowledge of and ability to implement regularly cooperative learning strategies and flexible grouping strategies.
Desire to develop an interdisciplinary approach to delivering instructional outcomes.
Ability to use assessment to differentiate instruction.
Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing
Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
Observe and evaluate students' performance and development.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job duty
Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Commitment to Equity: Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education
Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations.
Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues the improvement of central office performance and school leadership, instruction, and operations, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains.
Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem-solving; takes the initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.
Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning, and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others.
Communication and Customer Service Skills: Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to customer needs in a high-quality and courteous manner.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Competitive Teacher Salary

Salary based on education and experience pursuant to the Benton Harbor Area School Board policies and collective bargaining agreement for any position that falls under collective bargaining.

EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated by the Building Principal

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts

Benton Harbor Area Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER