Social Studies Teacher at Maya Angelou Academy (MAPCS HS) SY 26 - 27
About The Position
Maya Angelou Public Charter School High School (MAPCS HS) is seeking a Social Studies/History Teacher for the 26-27 school year. Teachers often work in classrooms with special education teachers in an inclusive setting, collaborating to serve students with identified special education needs or those requiring academic remediation. The role emphasizes supporting school-wide goals of literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, student mastery, and identifying student strengths. Instruction is data-driven, incorporates social justice themes, and utilizes collaborative team teaching. A blended learning program combines traditional and digital methods, and the school embraces a competency-based instructional program to prepare students for postsecondary and career success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education, history, sociology, criminal justice or related fields (required)
- Eligibility for certification in art or a related area within one (1) year of employment
- Teaching experience with youth at the secondary level
- Familiarity with research-based instructional methods and curriculum development
- Ability to work collaboratively to support student academic and personal development
- Knowledge of student-centered instruction, performance based assessments and youth development principles
Responsibilities
- Supports students learning and understanding of geographical, historical, cultural and political factors that influence the development of world regions
- Facilitate discussions about global, national and social issues
- Design in-person instruction that is enriched (developing higher-order thinking skills) and personalized (reflecting learning levels and interests of individual students)
- Design assessments that accurately assess student progress and/or incorporate digital assessments
- Identify and address individual students’ social, emotional, and behavioral learning needs and barriers
- Monitor and analyze student assessment data to inform personalized, enriched instruction by teacher, follow-up tutoring by tutor(s), and changes in digital instruction
- Communicate with students and keep them informed of their progress
- Maintain regular communication with families
- Participate in internal and external professional development opportunities
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- health care coverage
- HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts
- voluntary dental and vision
- employer-paid short-term and long-term disability options
- commuter benefits
- a 401k retirement savings plan with employer contribution offered after 1 year of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
