Teacher - Social Studies

Second Mile; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Mile in Tampa, FL is seeking a Social Studies Teacher to coach, motivate, and instruct high school students within the company’s model. Courses are aligned to state standards and delivered to advance student learning through a mastery-based approach, guiding students toward successful completion of their IGP.

The role emphasizes mentoring, collaboration with peers, and ongoing professional development to ensure student achievement and engagement. Competitive salary range provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles of secondary education.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional theory.
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive program improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide a learning environment of high student accountability in reading that is student-centered and aligned with objectives.
• Provide direction and leadership within the school by applying knowledge of reading processes and best practices in teaching and intervention.
• Maintain and provide progress-monitoring reports, reading records, and benchmark data as required.
• Collaborate with peers to develop and implement best educational practices aligned with company goals.
• Participate in professional development to maintain certification or credentials.
• Assist in initiatives to meet FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Perform other duties per company policy and procedures.

Skills

Secondary education

Curriculum knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science / related field

FL Teacher Certification or SOE in Social Science 6-12

Minimum 1 year HS teaching

Job description

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Administration SCHOOL 10 MON Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL, US

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $58,000.00 Annually

MUST HAVE FL TEACHING CERTIFICATION

The Social Studies Teacher is responsible for coaching, motivating, and instructing high school students within the company model and with attention given to each student’s Individual Graduation Plan (IGP). All for-credit courses are aligned to state standards and are delivered in such a way to engage student learning and accelerate the accumulation of credits through a mastery-based educational model. In many respects, the teacher acts more like a coach and mentor in this environment and is specifically focused on ensuring the success of his/her students.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a learning environment of high student accountability in reading that is student-centered and aligned with the school’s academic goals and specified objectives.
• Provide direction and leadership within the school and classroom by displaying deep and effective working knowledge of the reading process and demonstrating best practices relating to teaching, intervention, and instructional techniques in content area text.
• Maintain, disaggregate, and provide progress-monitoring reports, reading records, benchmark data, and other student records as required by district or state regulatory guidelines and company policy and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with peers to develop, plan, and implement best educational practices based upon the individual academic needs of the students that are aligned with company goals.
• Participate in professional development courses or activities to maintain appropriate certification or credentials based on position.
• Assist in all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, which are aligned in accordance with company policy and procedures that ensure educational goals are achieved.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles of secondary education
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional theory
• Knowledge, skills and ability to analyze and use data to drive program improvement
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution with a major in social science, social studies, history, political science, geography, philosophy, sociology, economics or psychology
• Teacher Certification or Statement of Eligibility in Social Science 6-12
• Minimum one (1) year high school teaching
• Previous experience and/or the ability to work with over-age and at-risk youth is preferred.