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High School Social Studies Teacher
Location
Florida
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
High School Social Studies Teacher
Academica
• Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in all core content areas and grade levels • Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as state specific academic accountability goals • Deliver highly effective live lessons via web conference based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices • Complete course set up for each course within the Learning Management System • Monitor student progress in asynchronous courses and provide feedback/grade assignments daily • Track and maintain contact with each student • Collaborate with Principal to create and deliver Progress Reports of Students • Review student level data frequently to inform instructional program adjustments • Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students • Utilize research-based best practices in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction • Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students • Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues • Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond • Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child • Incorporate 21st century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings • Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips and attend these events in person • Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues • Travel to support required face-to-face state testing annually • Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Current State teaching license in appropriate content area
- Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
- Preferred two years’ experience teaching
- High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
- High quality written and verbal communication skills
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook
- Ability to properly manage confidential information
- Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes at a time
- Ability to supervise students in all school settings
- Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
- Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools
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