Social Studies Teacher: Inspire Minds & Leaders

Harmony Public Schools; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony School of Excellence - Laredo (9-12) is seeking an energetic educator to plan, organize, and implement an instructional program that guides students to reach their academic potential and embody the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: self-directed, passionate, collaborative, resilient, and ambitious.

You will design lessons aligned to standards, use diverse teaching practices, integrate technology, and provide tutoring and home visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Models and instills a love of learning.
• Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in with the school standards, curriculum, and student needs.
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Conducts home visits to build stronger relationships with students and families.
• Hosts and mentors student clubs to help students explore passions and leadership skills.
• Attends and assists with after-hours activities such as student celebrations, parent meetings, and campus-hosted events.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
• Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Attends department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees.
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Prepares required reports on students and activities.
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Takes daily attendance.
• Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Harmony School of Excellence - Laredo (9-12) is seeking an energetic educator to plan, organize, and implement an instructional program that guides students to reach their academic potential and embody the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: self-directed, passionate, collaborative, resilient, and ambitious.

You will design lessons aligned to standards, use diverse teaching practices, integrate technology, and provide tutoring and home visits.