Description:
To develop in each pupil an appreciation of American ideals and cultural heritage; to develop proficiency in the use of social studies inquiry skill and concepts; to motivate each pupil to understand and exercise his/her rights, privileges, and responsibilities as a citizen to develop understanding of the geographical, historical, cultural, and political factors which influence the development of the world regions; to encourage pupils to develop sound opinions based on study of facts concerning operation of political and economic systems
Minimum Qualifications:

• Teaches courses in social studies, history, geography, American government, utilizing curriculum designated by teacher using common core standards
• Adapts Social Studies material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with Metro’s project based instructional philosophy and congruent with STEM learning ideals; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares and administers formative and summative assessments.
• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Evaluates each student’s progress in meeting the course standards and provides remediation and intervention when necessary. This extra support may take place after school during teacher office hours.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Administers testing in accordance with state testing requirements.

• Maintains professional competence by attending staff meeting regularly, staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
• Participates in various student and parent activities.
• Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience and in accordance with Metro salary schedule
Reports To:
Claire Anthony, Metro Middle School Principal
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates please email resume to employment@themetroschool.org