Social Studies Teacher, High School 7-12

Ohio Department of Education - Akron, OH

Full-time

Akron, OH

About the position

The Akron Board of Education announces an anticipated opening for a High School Social Studies Teacher 7-12, Job Code 006, TS 380 (190 Days). This position is part of the Collective Bargaining Unit - AEA and is a State Teachers Retirement System position. The beginning salary for this role is $46,608.70. Applications must be made electronically through the provided link, and candidates are required to upload a letter of interest, resume, and a current copy of their teaching license. The Superintendent reserves the right to keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with changes as deemed appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assist all students to meet or exceed 21st century knowledge and skills, including state academic achievement standards.
• Articulate what students should know and be able to do, while working to help students achieve.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Plan and deliver learning experiences that advance the learning of each individual student.
• Design authentic learning experiences for students to learn core knowledge, 21st century skills, and literacies.
• Partner with business and community organizations to create authentic learning experiences.
• Organize and plan for learning based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
• Assist in the planning for intervention and remediation in the areas of math, science, and literacy.
• Develop and implement differentiated instructional strategies for each student's academic growth.
• Use technology to develop student content knowledge and skills.
• Use continuous, authentic, and appropriate assessment and evaluation measures to improve instruction and student learning.
• Create a classroom environment that fosters engagement, self-motivation, and positive social interaction.
• Provide learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the students.
• Work closely with students and parents to guide students through school and future education and career choices.
• Model the teaching expectations that students are to accomplish.
• Contribute to and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Work collaboratively to improve instruction and learning.
• Use a variety of communication methods and technologies to interact with students, parents, and staff.
• Maximize opportunities for student success by creating positive working relationships with students.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and maintain order in the classroom.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Work closely with the building principal to collaboratively lead the school.
• Use electronic tools for grading.

Requirements

• Valid State of Ohio teaching licensure 7-12 in Social Studies.