(1.0) Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Livonia Public Schools • Livonia, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified high school social studies teacher who will be able to develop and sustain academic-focused instruction for his/her students. The teacher will identify and implement best practices in instruction and student achievement. The social studies teacher has the responsibility for developing each student's appreciation of American ideals and cultural heritage. The teacher will develop the use of social studies inquiry skills and concepts and motivate each student to understand and exercise his/her rights, privileges, and responsibilities of citizenship.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in the area of social studies, government, or history.
• Valid Secondary Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsements in CQ, RX or CX preferred
• A major in the subject area is strongly preferred
• A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal relationships.
• Skills in individualizing instruction
• Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and positive classroom climate and culture.
• Exhibit a commitment to the District's Shared Vision and Collective Commitments.
• Teach content and skills in social studies, history, geography, American government, political science, or economics to secondary students, utilizing curriculum based on MDE guidelines, state curriculum, and adopted by the Board of Education.
• Develop a balanced social studies program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time, and other appropriate activities designed to encourage students to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, achieve improved interpersonal relationships, and make value judgements.
• Adapt social studies materials and methods to develop engaging, relevant, sequential lessons and assignments that guide and challenge students.
• Provide individual and small group instruction to adapt curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Integrate school improvement goals into the classroom.
• Maintain student classroom records using district provided electronic gradebook.
• Communicate with students, parents, and school counselors through conferences and other means to discuss curriculum, assessments, and student progress.
• Develop an understanding of the contributions of racial, religious, and political groups to American culture.
• Develop the knowledge of political and economic systems of other nations and their influence on personal freedom, education, and living standards.
• Encourage students to become aware of the complexity and interrelations of local, state, national, and world problems.
• Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide a safe and productive classroom environment.
• Identify student needs and work collaboratively with other professional staff members in assessing and assisting students.
• Administer and monitor group tests.
• Participate in school improvement/AdvancEd accreditation initiatives at the district and school level, committees, and collaborative learning teams.
• Execute other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by building administrator.

Benefits

• Traditional pension
• Tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution
• Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF)
• Dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% of contribution to PHF
• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage
• Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week
• Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week
• Optional "cash in lieu" of medical insurance for those who qualify
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity pay
• Earned sick days
• Bereavement days
• Paid "act of God" days, such as snow days
• Children of employees working 20+ hours are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level