Social Studies Teacher

Social Studies Teacher Tucson Youth Development Tucson, AZ Job Details Full-time | Contract $45,000 - $48,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Behavior management Spanish Google Workspace Teaching Certification Curriculum implementation Lesson planning K-12 education instructional development Full Job Description The mission of ACE and YouthWorks Charter High Schoos is to provide an alternative, rigorous, technology-enhanced instruction for "at-risk" youth within a safe, supportive environment leading to graduation and preparation for success beyond graduation. To achieve this mission, teachers must be able to use differentiated instructional interventions based on measured student needs for academic achievement. Teachers must be able to develop lesson plans that integrate the Arizona Academic Standards into instruction. All teachers at YouthWorks must be able to develop and maintain a classroom environment that facilitates learning, encourages student engagement, and invites administrative evaluation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented. Prepares lesson plans and instructs students in accordance with established curriculum and student needs. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Classroom, Drive). Maintain Highly Qualified status, attend sustained professional development, and work with learning teams. Assess student needs and performance. Develop, implement and evaluate daily academic achievement. Modify instruction to meet the needs of each student. Use and implement classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness, student safety, and a productive teaching/learning environment. Participate in student recruitment and retention efforts. Ensure parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation used in the classroom. Inform parents of student progress and school activities. Advise parents of instructional methods that may assist students. Implement 21st-century teaching and learning, including integration of educational technology, inquiry, and project-based learning. Ability to teach courses in the subjects of Social Studies including but not limited to World History, American History, American Government, Economics, and Art History. Familiar with formative/informative assessments that include benchmark assessment software. Meet with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to address student behavior. Other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Executive Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Meet Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) as defined by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE). Preference is given to teachers certified through successfully passing the content-specific Arizona Educators Proficiency Exam (AEPA). Possess a valid and current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Arizona teaching certificate and/or enrolled in an accredited ADE-approved teacher prep program. Bilingual in

Spanish Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$45,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Tucson, AZ 85705 (Required)

Work Location:

In person