Turn of River Middle School: 1.0 FTE Social Studies Teacher - Grade 6

Stamford Public Schools•Stamford, CT

35d•$52,922 - $128,332

About The Position

General Statement: A competent Social Studies Teacher understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught and facility in the basic skills and helps students to develop positive self-concepts. The Social Studies Teacher stimulates the independence of each student as a learner, effectively assesses student needs and progress, and plans instruction to achieve selected objectives, including those appropriate for exceptional students. The Social Studies Teacher accomplishes these objectives through effective communication with students, parents and colleagues, and through the use of appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time, space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction. In addition, the Social Studies Teacher meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community.

Nice To Haves

Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

Responsibilities

Understands growth and development
Demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught and facility in the basic skills
Helps students to develop positive self-concepts
Stimulates the independence of each student as a learner
Effectively assesses student needs and progress
Plans instruction to achieve selected objectives, including those appropriate for exceptional students
Effective communication with students, parents and colleagues
Use of appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time, space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction
Meets professional responsibility for continuing growth
Fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community