Middle School Social Studies Teacher

The Position

The qualified candidate will support student growth in Social Studies through the use of research based, highly effective instructional practices which promote interactive learning and student engagement. They will meet the needs of each student by building trusting and caring relationships, understanding and implementing best practices, creating and utilizing systems of intervention, support, differentiated instruction, along with using a variety of instructional strategies. The candidate must be adept with technology and ready to consider emergent techniques to enhance student achievement. 

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College/University.
• Middle and/or Secondary Teaching Certification.
• Michigan Teacher Endorsement of RX (6th - 12th grade Social Studies) and/or CQ (5th - 9th Middle School Social Studies).
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Content area expertise.
• Knowledge of MTSS Framework.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to be detail oriented.

Job Summary

• Implement Social Studies curriculum, following the State standards.
• Design and utilize creative and engaging lesson plans.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of individual students.
• Assess students using both formative and summative assessments.
• Include practical application of content knowledge in lesson plans.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each learner.
• Develop and implement strategies of interventions for individual students.
• Establish and consistently implement positive classroom management strategies while promoting a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for each learner.
• Utilize progress monitoring.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Establish and maintain an effective and cooperative working relationship with all staff, students, and parents.

This position reports to the Building Principal.