High School Social Studies Teacher

Y.A.L.E. School NJ; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Y.A.L.E. School NJ in Cherry Hill Township is seeking a High School Social Studies teacher responsible for providing engaging learning experiences while ensuring a supportive classroom climate. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in educational strategies and a commitment to helping students achieve their academic goals.

Applicants should hold a New Jersey Instructional Certificate with an emphasis on Secondary Social Studies and demonstrate expertise in lesson planning and classroom management. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Hold a New Jersey Instructional Certificate (Standard, CE or CEAS Certification) with documentation of being Highly Qualified in Secondary Social Studies.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Secondary Social Studies curriculum.
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning experiences in social studies.
• Develop lesson plans and drive instruction using data.
• Create a positive classroom environment for diverse learners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Instructional strategies

Education

New Jersey Instructional Certificate

Certification in Secondary Social Studies

Certification in Special Education (intent)

Tools

21st Century technology tools

Job description

Job Requirements

• Hold a New Jersey Instructional Certificate (Standard, CE or CEAS Certification) with documentation of being Highly Qualified in Secondary Social Studies with intention of becoming certified in NJ Special Education.
• OR hold a Teacher of Handicapped with documentation of being Highly Qualified in Secondary Social Studies
• OR hold a Teacher of Secondary Social Studies with intention of becoming certified in NJ Special Education.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of Secondary Social Studies curriculum, development and program evaluation and show evidence of how the content can be organized into lessons for secondary students.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills and the ability to motivate and instruct students.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Showcase expertise and experience in using 21st Century based/Web 2.0 technology tools and protocols.

Job Description

The High School Social Studies teacher at Y.A.L.E. School assumes the professional responsibility for providing learning experiences in social studies and supervision of assigned students in a safe, supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the New Jersey Department of Education's Common Core/Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the High School Social Studies teacher work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents.

In addition, the High School Social Studies teacher will strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the preparation of lesson plans, the use of data to drive instruction, the delivering of quality instruction, addressing the needs of diverse learners through differentiation, classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism.

Y.A.L.E. School provides a positive approach to learning for students with disabilities 3 to 21 years of age, who need a specialized setting in order to benefit from education.

Established in 1976, Y.A.L.E. School has an impressive track record of success. We are a New Jersey state-approved private school for students with disabilities.

On our campuses, Y.A.L.E. School serves students with social, emotional, learning, and behavioral disabilities from Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem counties.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

EOE/MF