SY 22/23 Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Company: Charter Schools USA
Location: Cary
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE:Create and implement a flexible program and
classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal
growth. Develops lesson plans consistent with established
guidelines. Establish effective rapport with students, staff
members, and parents. Motivate students to develop skills,
attitudes and knowledge to provide an effective educational
foundation, in accordance with each student's ability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Instruction/Education Responsibilities
* Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the
company's philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the
adopted courses of study.
* Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for
effective teaching strategies and maximizes time on task.
* Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning
opportunity and provides real-world, application based examples and
learning opportunities.
* Reviews student records in order to develop a foundation of
understanding regarding each student's abilities and needs.
Maintain accurate and complete student records.
* Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each
student.
* Utilizes a variety/range of student learning modalities in each
lesson and uses differentiated instruction within those
lessons.
* Utilizes diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent
basis.
* Maintains accurate and completes student records.
* Assesses student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis,
provides appropriate activities to address student needs and
generates progress reports as required.
* Refers students with suspected learning problems to appropriate
support personnel.
* Assigns lessons, corrects student work product and reviews oral
presentations.
* Coordinates class field trips (as required).
* Prepares students for state required achievement assessments.
* Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and
is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of
the school's curriculum.
* Assists in the on-going curriculum revision process, including
the revision of written courses of study.
* Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other
instructional materials.
* Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to
students as an extension of regular classroom activities.
Provide a Classroom Environment Conducive to Learning
* Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and
appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
* Maintains positive rapport with students; demonstrates patience
and appropriate nurturing to assist in the growth of the child.
* Ensures classroom is clean, safe and includes student generated
work on display as appropriate.
* Implements all relevant policies governing student conduct.
* Develops reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior in
accordance with CSUSA policy and guidelines, and maintains order in
the classroom in a fair and consistent manner.
Instructional Planning
* Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and
goals.
* Plans individual and / group learning activities designed to meet
instructional objective and students needs.
* Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation
upon request of supervisory personnel.
* Participates with other staff members in curriculum planning
during designated meetings.
* Incorporates into planning all diagnostic information as required
in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
* Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect
supplies, equipment, materials and facilities needed to implement
effectively the planned instructional program.
School/Community Relations
* Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes reasonable
effort to communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.
* Communicates clearly, consistently and positively with parents
via all appropriate mediums.
* Cooperates with members of the administration, other staff and
with CSUSA.
* Maintains confidentiality regarding student records.
* Participates in parent communication activities.
* Participates in extracurricular activities to ensure a positive
school culture and provide support for students and staff (as
required).
MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so
classified.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
* Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and
the mission of the company; support the company's values in the
strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance,
superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in
the Employee Handbook.
* Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the
ability to prioritize effectively.
* Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and
administrative staff. Is sensitive to sensitive to corporate needs,
employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations
present themselves.
* Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such
between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and
helpful.
* Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including
presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening),
Negotiating and Influencing.
* Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to
follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to
solicit feedback to improve performance.
* Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email
communications.
* Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates
accuracy and thoroughness.
* Strives to implement best practices and positive character
education consistently.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
* No physical exertion required.
* Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
* Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally,
and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move
objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work
environment characteristics listed below are representative of the
environment the employee will encounter:
* Usual school working conditions.
* May be noisy during high student traffic.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
* Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with CSUSA salary
and benefit policy.
* Length of the work year and hours of employment shall
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