HS Social Studies Teacher 26-27

Hamtramck Public Schools; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamtramck Public Schools is seeking a qualified teacher to instruct Geography, History, Political Science, Civics/Government and Economics. This role requires current State of Michigan Teacher Certification and RX Endorsement, with ability to differentiate instruction and use data to guide planning.

The teacher will develop lesson plans, assess student progress, communicate with families, and participate in PLCs.

Qualifications

• Michigan teaching certification and RX endorsement are required.
• Qualified to teach Geography, History, Political Science, Civics/Government and Economics.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, delivering differentiated instruction.
• Translates plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Establishes standards for student behavior to create an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates student progress, maintains records, and prepares report cards.
• Maintains classroom records using district technology.
• Communicates with parents via conferences and other channels about progress.
• Identifies student needs and collaborates with staff to address issues.
• Administers standardized and local assessments.
• Provides a nurturing, positive learning environment with high expectations.
• Participates in school improvement initiatives and PLCs.
• Plans instruction aligned with Michigan Dept of Education guidance.
• Delivers differentiated lessons to develop science-related communication and support English learners.

Skills

Geography teaching

History teaching

Political Science

Civics/Government

Economics teaching

Education

State of Michigan Teacher Certification

RX Endorsement

Job description

REPORTS TO: School Administrator(s)

EDUCATIONAL QULIFICATIONS:

• State of Michigan Teacher Certification
• RX Endorsement

Must be qualified to teach Geography, History, Political Science, Civics/Government and Economics

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops lesson plans an instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
2. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
3. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve an effective learning atmosphere in the classroom.
4. Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares report cards and other necessary documentation to report student growth and achievement.
5. Maintains student classroom records using current district technology and expectations.
6. Communicates regularly with parents through conferences and other means to discuss curriculum, assessments, and student progress.
7. Identifies student needs and collaborates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students address social, emotional and academic issues.
8. Administers standardized and local assessments.
9. Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.
10. Participates in school improvement initiatives at the school level, committees and collaborative learning teams.
11. Plans, organizes and provides instruction based on guidance from the Michigan Department of Education. Instruction must be consistent and coordinated with the districts instructional program so that students meet and exceed learning targets and the requirements outlined in the state and federal law.
12. Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student's Science skills at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district's instructional program.
13. Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating students' progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in Science. Maintains complete and accurate records of student's progress and evidence of growth and progress.
14. Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment rich with culturally responsive best practices, complete with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.
15. Serves as a colleague in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

SALARY: Per the HFT Teacher Contract