Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Responsibilities

• Assist students in their courses by providing motivation and support.
• Work collaboratively with a team of teachers (both in-person and virtual) to ensure that all students in the cohort are on track and successfully progressing through the program.
• Assist students with daily assignments and projects to increase understanding.
• Clarify directions and assist students 1‑on‑1 or in small groups with course content.
• Assist virtual teachers with keeping student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts.
• Participate in the organization and administration of State Testing, as directed.
• Help carry out educational programs developed through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process for special education students.
• Help carry out educational programs developed through a student 504 plan as necessary.
• Maintain a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment at all times.
• Develop and implement strategies that encourage student collaboration and teamwork.
• Attend in-person/virtual field trip sessions as assigned.

Advisory

• Supervise an advisory cohort of students, ensuring that all students are successfully progressing through the program and that parents have a central point of contact for discussions on their student.
• Monitor students’ attendance, participation, and academic performance.
• Oversee the student escalation process to communicate with school leadership and on‑site and virtual teachers if a student is an engagement concern and not meeting program expectations.
• Develop and monitor individualized action plans for each student in escalation, including working with students to set goals for getting back on track and communicating with parents/caretakers and school staff.
• Act as the main point of contact for parents, teachers, and other staff members regarding students in escalation; plan and deliver workshops related to general work/study habits, working effectively in teams, test‑taking strategies, and 21st‑century learning skills.
• Help each student identify and focus on their potential and aspirations.
• Support college and career counseling activities under the direction of the school counselor.
• Help students to research and understand their post‑secondary career and educational options.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Middle/Secondary Teaching Certification (1‑8 License), 4‑9 License, or 7‑12 License.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience and demonstrated interest in working with youth (both strivers and strugglers) in a diverse urban environment.
• Experience working in a school or other educational environment.
• Strong multi‑cultural skills.
• Strong technology skills (especially with internet, Microsoft OS, and MS Office programs).
• Customer‑focused approach.
• Ability to motivate and assist students with high school coursework.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in an innovative, fast‑paced environment.
• Team‑player track record.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively support and motivate students in their academic journey. Proficient in managing student records and implementing individualized education plans while fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment.