Social Studies Teacher

LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CO•Flint, MI

32d•$51,500 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

FLEX High School Michigan is seeking a full-time Social Studies Teacher for its North Flint location. The teacher plans, organizes, and delivers a personalized instructional program in a learning environment that guides and supports students as they work toward their academic potential, high school diploma requirements, and post-secondary transition plans. The role includes collaborating with instructional staff and other school personnel. FLEX High’s personalized learning model emphasizes individualized, one-on-one support in a safe educational environment. The teacher develops and updates personalized academic plans using transcripts, assessment data, career pathway planning, post-secondary goals, and student progress. The teacher creates a respectful learning environment, sets clear learning objectives, delivers instruction, differentiates learning strategies, monitors progress, and provides feedback. The position also includes supporting students with diverse learning needs, maintaining student records, communicating with students and families, participating in school events and professional development, and collaborating with colleagues. This is a regular full-time, Monday-through-Friday position with a day schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The stated starting salary is $51,500 per year. The work is sedentary for most of the time, with frequent multitasking and deadline pressures in a noisy, distracting environment.

Requirements

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) for all subject area(s) being taught.
Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in the designated subject.
Thorough knowledge of State Professional Teaching Standards.
Knowledge of educational trends, research, and technology that support learning.
Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies for effective instruction of all student populations, including students at risk of academic failure.
Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program.
Ability to work effectively with people across racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups.
Ability to communicate effectively, including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language and appropriate delivery, listening without bias, and providing appropriate feedback or reinforcement.
Ability to compose and comprehend written communication.
Ability to make independent judgments.
Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.
Commitment to the education of all students.
Planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Develop, review, and regularly update personalized academic plans based on student transcripts, assessment data, career pathway planning, post-secondary goals, and progress.
Create and maintain an effective learning environment by modeling positive and respectful behavior, upholding high academic expectations, and maintaining professional relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
Assign appropriate courses of study.
Establish and communicate learning objectives and content standards to be assessed.
Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate learning.
Identify and implement instructional strategies and resources to meet students’ varying needs.
Engage students in academic conversations that promote critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.
Connect instruction to real-world experiences and students’ post-secondary goals.
Check for understanding and provide clarification or enrichment as needed.
Review and evaluate homework and test results to assess and monitor student progress.
Provide meaningful feedback to support learning and achievement.
Instruct students in the use of online learning materials and technology, and monitor their progress.
Provide appropriate accommodations, modifications, and interventions for English Learners and students with 504 Plans or special education needs.
Model and guide students in developing independent learning strategies, including goal-setting, time management, and accessing and using resources.
Administer state standardized and school diagnostic assessments according to guidelines.
Communicate relevant information about student progress and needs to students, colleagues, and parents.
Refer students to support structures and social services as appropriate.
Prepare for and participate in parent-teacher conferences, open houses, graduations, and other school events.
Maintain student folders and records according to school policies and state guidelines.
Collaborate with colleagues through professional learning communities, student study teams, department meetings, and student retention meetings to improve teaching practices.
Participate in professional development as directed by leadership.
Perform other administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned or changed.