.5 Social Studies/.5 ELA Middle School (6th grade)

Newton Public Schools•Newton, MA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Studies teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and conducting a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for middle school students in grades 6-8. The Teacher is also responsible for planning, organizing, developing and conducting a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for middle school students in grades 6-8 English.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in subject area and requisite licensure as defined by the DESE
Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to use technology effectively
Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching students in the subject area
Knowledge of behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures
Ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions
Ability to organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks
Good judgment and good problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver instructional lessons with clear and measurable outcomes
Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds
Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Implement accommodations and curricular modifications as specified in educational plans (IEPs) and as needed to meet the learning needs of students
Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment
Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward and to modify further instruction.
Use a computer and other technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom
Provide students with support (remediation and enrichment) using a variety of strategies
Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, lesson and assessment design
Participate actively in faculty, department and team meetings
Set professional development goals, develop professional development plans, and participate in professional development activities that improve teaching practice
Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, parents, and the community
Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions
Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.