Secondary Social Studies/ Science Teacher

Kalamazoo Public Schools•Kalamazoo, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Secondary Social Studies/ Science Teacher works in the KPS Virtual Program, teaching virtual students in person from a classroom. The position instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible individuals. The teacher delivers the District-approved curriculum, prepares for and teaches assigned classes at designated locations and times, and creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and suited to students’ maturity and interests. The teacher uses varied instructional techniques and media appropriate to the location and students’ needs and capabilities; safeguards students, equipment, materials, and facilities; supports administration in implementing student policies and rules; establishes and maintains fair classroom behavior procedures; assesses and records student progress; identifies students who may need special education referrals; and is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.

Requirements

Four-year degree from an accredited teacher preparation program.
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement.
Highly Qualified status in the content area with the Social Studies (RX) endorsement.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of successful experience working with children and families in an urban educational setting, and/or being a diverse or multicultural candidate.
An endorsement in one additional core subject area.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.

Responsibilities

Teach the District-approved curriculum.
Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Prepare for all assigned classes.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Use varied instructional techniques and media consistent with the location’s physical limitations and students’ needs and capabilities.
Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Develop reasonable classroom behavior and procedure rules, and maintain classroom order fairly and justly.
Regularly assess students’ accomplishments and academic and social growth; maintain appropriate records and provide required progress reports.
Identify students for special education referrals and seek assistance from district specialists as needed.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
Establish and maintain reasonable student behavior standards and procedures to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.