Social Studies Teacher in Leadville, CO!

Chalkbeat New York; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a dedicated Social Studies teacher for grades 7-12 in Leadville, CO. This position focuses on creating an engaging learning environment, developing lesson plans, and fostering strong relationships with students and parents. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree and a Colorado teaching license, preferably bilingual in Spanish, and have a passion for education.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

PERA program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and current Colorado teaching license required.
• Experience in education and love for Leadville’s students preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Social Studies to students in grades 7-12.
• Develop lesson plans and individualized instruction.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Teaching

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Current Colorado teaching license for grades 7-12 with Social Studies Endorsement

Job description

Teacher Social Studies Teacher in Leadville, CO!

Salary based upon this salary schedule ($45,570 – $74,140) Plusexcellent benefits! PTO, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance! PERA program FLSA: Exempt position

Primary purpose:

To create a flexible secondary (7-12) grade Social Studies program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for secondary education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members. This position is scheduled to work primarily with 9th – 12th graders.

Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Teach Social Studies to students in a classroom, utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities. Subjects include but are not limited to Crew and 7-12 Social Studies. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Use a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate, timely records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and addressing students health, attitude, and learning challenges.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
• Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day, as appropriate.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the state testing program.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Supervise/chaperone student activities within the school day.
• Develop strong relationships with students that both hold expectations high and support students to achieve high results within a calm, safe and supportive environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Current Colorado teaching license for grades 7-12 with Social Studies Endorsement (or actively enrolled in alternative licensure program)
• Experience in education and love for Leadville’s students preferred
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred, and not necessary for hiring.