Social Studies Teacher, High School

Lexington School for the Deaf•New York, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The High School Social Studies Teacher will design and implement the Social Studies educational curriculum in one or more academic subjects appropriate for high school students, using New York State Science Learning Standards and Social Studies Framework to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices
Compassionate and Passionate; Results-driven and goal oriented
Excellent classroom management skills. Provide positive behavior intervention with support
Effective interpersonal communication skills with colleagues, parents, and students
Knowledge of subject matter
American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency
Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
Prior knowledge of Thinking Maps and Schoology
Master’s degree in Deaf Education or related field.
New York State Teaching Certification
New York State Social Studies Certification

Nice To Haves

Strong Google Suite skills preferred
Prior experience working with deaf students strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Create lesson and unit plans to teach students a subject, utilizing the state standards and curriculum.
Develop and implement a solid motivating curriculum for high school students.
Modify lesson plans and materials to make them suitable for students’ current learning levels.
Integrate technology into the classroom (Schoology and Google)
Develop teaching and learning materials for use in class, including lesson plans, exams and homework, homework and projects, and assignments that use all student skills.
Maintain relationships with families and legal guardians of students to keep them informed of their child’s progress.
Work with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges.
Supervise students outside of the classroom—for example, during recess, field trips, or school-related events.
Monitor and track student progress and issue grades.
Knowledge of IEPs and Career Transition Plan
Work collaboratively with other teachers and administrators, including related service providers, to provide individualized support for each student regularly.
Collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and provide meaningful feedback regularly
Support the school’s Strategic Planning initiatives with an emphasis on culture. Demonstrate a commitment to the school’s vision, purpose, and mission
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.