7/8 Social Studies Teacher

Mt. Blue Regional School District • Farmington, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the school Principal, the Social Studies Teacher facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum. This role involves documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes, addressing specific educational needs of individual students, and creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment. The teacher will also provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

Requirements

• Maine DOE Certification: General Elementary (020) with Social Studies concentration (Grades K-8)
• Middle Level Endorsement (Grades 5-8) preferred (200)
• Secondary Education (Grades 7-12) Social Studies (200)
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Education Concentration in Social Studies

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in related area preferred
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate subject areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

What This Job Offers

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