Middle School Social Studies Teacher

POSITION: Middle School Social Studies Teacher

REPORTS TO: Head of Middle School

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum bachelor’s degree (in Education preferred), State Certification or Statement of Eligibility preferred.

FUNCTION: Plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instruction consistent with Saint Mark’s mission and philosophy.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop weekly lesson plans based on required components as well as individual class needs.
• Nurture professional relationships with students and their parents.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management, utilizing learning centers and student workstations.
• Differentiate and individualize instruction and develop student behavior modification techniques.
• Incorporate project-based learning into the curriculum.
• Maintain effective and timely two-way communication with parents regarding their children’s progress, performance, and areas of concern, and schedule parent conferences as required.
• Maintain thorough and accurate grades on an ongoing basis and meet report card deadlines using RenWeb (Student Information System).
• Integrate technology into the classroom as available and needed.
• Create and update grade-and course-specific curriculum map to ensure all required subject matter is covered during the school year.
• Conduct formal and informal group and individual diagnostic assessments in the areas of study and develop reading incentives for each class. Administer periodic subject matter tests.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aid in supervision on student field trips.
• Coordinate Assessments at the beginning of each quarter and at the end of the school year.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to learn and utilize tools and techniques that improve classroom effectiveness.
• Support recruitment and re-enrollment efforts.

Pay: From $57,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $57,000