Dynamic 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Jefferson Traditional School; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Traditional School in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking a dedicated 6th Grade Social Studies teacher. The candidate must hold a valid High School Level License/Certification in social studies and ideally can teach multiple social studies courses.

Immediate start with contractual year terms under SB Community School Corp. The role involves creating an engaging classroom, maintaining behavior standards, and planning lessons aligned with Indiana State Standards and Common Core.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid High School Level License/Certification in the subject areas listed.
• Ideal candidates will be certified to teach multiple social studies courses.
• Candidates must not have had a recommendation for Probation Assistance on their most recent evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and student engagement.
• Establish and maintain standards for student behavior in a climate that promotes fairness and respect.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities to engage students in problem solving, creative and critical thinking and other activities that make subject matter meaningful.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to student’s diverse needs.
• Collaborate with Social Studies Colleagues to design lessons reflecting the Indiana State Standards and the Common Core Standards.
• Maintain accurate grade and attendance records.
• Use summative and formative assessments to guide instructional decision making.
• Participate in the 8-step process of instruction and remediation/enrichment.
• Communicate with parents, counselors, administration, or other appropriate school personnel to proactively solve student academic and behavior progress.
• Use available technology to support instruction.
• Is punctual and reliable in attendance and supervises students as assigned.
• Participates in professional development opportunities offered by the school corporation, and/or professional organizations.
• Follows Individual Education Plans, Behavior Supports Plans and/or 504 intervention plans to accommodate needs of students with disabilities.

Skills

High school license in social studies

Multiple social studies certifications

Job description

Jefferson Traditional School in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking a dedicated 6th Grade Social Studies teacher. The candidate must hold a valid High School Level License/Certification in social studies and ideally can teach multiple social studies courses.

Immediate start with contractual year terms under SB Community School Corp. The role involves creating an engaging classroom, maintaining behavior standards, and planning lessons aligned with Indiana State Standards and Common Core.