Job Description

Working at Indiantown High School has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, Indiantown High School offers a benefits package:

*Wellness Wonders: Dive into a world of well-being with perks that nourish your body and soul. Health benefits that prioritize your fitness, mental health, and overall happiness await you with our employee only coverage paid by the college.

*Retirement Radiance: Picture your future shining as bright as your career! Our retirement benefits are designed to turn your golden years into a sunlit oasis. With robust plans and strategic investments, we're planting the seeds for your retirement bliss.

*Generous Time-Off Universe: Recharge and rejuvenate with ample vacation time, ensuring you return to work with newfound enthusiasm.

*Career Launchpad: Propel your career forward with projects that are not just tasks but missions, shaping industries and driving change.

Shine Bright with Us: Join Our Team as a Social Studies Teacher!

Are you enthusiastic about engaging with high school students in grades 9-12? Do you excel at creating an enjoyable and interactive educational environment? If that sounds like you, we have an ideal opportunity waiting!

We're in search of a Social Studies Teacher to enhance our educational team. In this role, you'll deliver daily lessons in social sciences, concentrating on U.S. History, Economics/Government, and World History, along with other subjects as required or preferred. Your mission will be to closely guide students in mastering the curriculum and skills essential for their growth into well-rounded, competent, and responsible adults.

Our ideal candidate has a Bachelors’ degree (Masters' preferred) and Florida Department of Education Certification in Social Science (grades 6-12), coupled with an ESE/ESOL endorsement preferred. Understanding of various student needs and learning styles is essential in this role. You should be knowledgeable about best practices in education for high school students and familiarity with cooperative learning and assessment techniques.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

1. Create a Fun and Engaging Learning Environment:

• As a social science teacher, you’ll design lessons and activities that make learning enjoyable and meaningful for your students.
• Consider incorporating interactive discussions, group projects, multimedia resources, and real-world examples to engage students.
• Foster curiosity and critical thinking by exploring historical events, cultural diversity, political systems, and societal issues.

2. Collaborate with Parents and Caregivers:

• Building strong partnerships with parents and caregivers is essential.
• Regularly communicate with families about student progress, classroom activities, and any concerns.
• Involve parents in their child’s education by inviting them to parent-teacher conferences, workshops, and school events.

3. Make a Difference in the Lives of Children:

• Teaching social science provides a unique opportunity to shape young minds.
• Encourage empathy, global awareness, and informed citizenship.
• Help students understand their role in society, appreciate cultural differences, and become active participants in their communities.

We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about working with high school aged students and want to make a difference in their lives, we encourage you to apply today!

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, provides daily instruction within the field of social sciences to grades 9-12. Primary focus to be placed on U.S. History, Economics/Government, World History with other content as deemed necessary or desired. Help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches in a manner that assists high school students in meeting rigorous instructional standards at both secondary and post-secondary levels.
• Maintains a safe and effective classroom.
• Administers learning style assessments and applying instructional strategies based on those results.
• Integrates computer software and technology-based instruction appropriately.
• Utilizes and applies the Florida Standards, Florida EOC Assessment Specifications, curriculum frameworks, college course objectives and student performance standards in planning effective instruction.
• Maintains accurate records and complies with all reporting deadlines.
• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors’ degree and Florida Department of Education Certification in Social Science (grades 6-12).
• Master’s degree in social sciences or master's degree with 18 graduate hours in social sciences preferred.
• Additional degrees, certifications, or credentials including preferred.
• Familiarity with cooperative learning and assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of best practices in education for high school students
• Bilingual a plus
• ESE/ESOL endorsement preferred.
• Understanding of various student needs and learning styles
• Expertise in current instructional strategies and teaching methods
• Requires occasional evening, weekend or other flexible scheduling of duties as specified by the Indiantown High School Executive Director or designee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and to present verbal lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty (20) pounds. Some lifting of computer and electronic equipment may be required. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• Social Studies

Physical setting:

• Charter school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold an ESE/ESOL Endorsement?
• Do you have a Master’s degree in social sciences or master's degree with 18 graduate hours in social sciences?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Indiantown, FL 34956: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person