A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.
Social Studies Teacher, High School Coronado High School - 3.1 Fort Myers, FL Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $56,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications School experience Quantitative analysis for student progress evaluation Writing skills Teaching Certification Sociology Experience working with high schoolers Bachelor's degree Working with students Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques) Data-driven decision making Political Science Full Job Description
MUST HAVE FL TEACHING CERTIFICATION
Job Summary The Social Science Teacher is responsible for coaching, motivating, and instructing high school students within the company model and with attention given to each student's Individual Graduation Plan (IGP). All for-credit courses are aligned to state standards and are delivered in such a way to engage student learning and accelerate the accumulation of credits through a mastery-based educational model. In many respects, the teacher acts more like a coach and mentor in this environment and is specifically focused on ensuring the success of his/her students. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Provide a learning environment of high student accountability in reading that is student-centered and aligned with the school's academic goals and specified objectives. Provide direction and leadership within the school and classroom by displaying deep and effective working knowledge of the reading process and demonstrating best practices relating to teaching, intervention, and instructional techniques in content area text. Maintain, disaggregate, and provide progress-monitoring reports, reading records, benchmark data, and other student records as required by district or state regulatory guidelines and company policy and procedures. Collaborate effectively and professionally with peers to develop, plan, and implement best educational practices based upon the individual academic needs of the students that are aligned with company goals. Participate in professional development courses or activities to maintain appropriate certification or credentials based on position. Assist in all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals. Performs all other duties as assigned, which are aligned in accordance with company policy and procedures that ensure educational goals are achieved. Knowledge and Skills Required Knowledge of the principles of secondary education Knowledge of curriculum and instructional theory Knowledge, skills and ability to analyze and use data to drive program improvement Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Education and Experience Required Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution with a major in social science, social studies, history, political science, geography, philosophy, sociology, economics or psychology Teacher Certification or Statement of Eligibility in Social Science 6-12 Minimum one (1) year high school teaching
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$50,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
