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Social Studies Teacher 7-12

Employer
Barker Central School District
Location
Barker, NY, United States
Salary
Competitive

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Qualifications: New York State Certification in Social Studies 7-12. Bachelor's degree in Social Studies, must have knowledge of the NYS Social Studies standards.
Foundation/Qualities:
  • A broad knowledge of general education curriculum and a solid foundation in early childhood development
  • Thorough understanding and up to date knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards for secondary education
  • Knowledge of current social studies education topics and methodologies
  • Ability to implement school procedures and policies
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Training in behavioral analysis and modification and experience working with children
  • Proven problem-solving skills
  • A patient, resourceful, companionate, and resilient personality
Responsibilities/Duties:
  • Prepare and grade coursework and assignments based upon district-adopted curriculum.
  • Willingness to expand and develop both knowledge and subject matter to improve student learning.
  • Assess student's skills, learning needs/requirements and set goals for effective instruction plans and ability to modify curriculum as needed on basic subjects using evidence-based techniques such as multisensory learning, repetition or phonetics for students of diverse backgrounds, interests, and learning needs in an inclusive settings.
  • Establish clear expectations and objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those to students.
  • Ability to use different technologies and programs effectively to ensure the ability to integrate suitable use of such.
  • Select reading and other curriculum-development materials, including textbooks, in accordance with local and state guidelines.
  • Prepare students for standardized tests, working within the parameters of state and local requirements, and provide diagnostic feedback.
  • Ability to manage classrooms and implement school procedures with diverse students and different learning abilities.
  • Meet one-on-one with students to improve performance and address behavioral issues.
  • Introduce STEAM-related topics.
  • Incorporate new models of the inclusive classroom.
  • Model acceptable social behaviors.
  • Ability to utilize positive reinforcement and behavior modification and instruction techniques to develop positive changes in your students' academic and social development.
  • Adapt learning materials to students' needs, look for engaging activities and resources that can be easily modified to each child's educational requirements. (similar to #3)
  • Communicate, collaborate, and help coordinate with administration, school counselors, occupational therapists, psychologists, speech therapists, parents and other staff/resources matters that might impede students' progress in order to provide a more effective learning environment for students, especially special need students, to improve their potential and development, including but not limited to implementation of intervention plans and Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs).
  • Prepare students for transition to the next grade.
  • Consults with parents/guardians:
    1. Acts as a resource for information with regard to student's progress, potential problems, and/or transition to the next grade.
    2. Facilitate conferences with them.
    3. Is available for phone calls.
  • Works with administration to report child abuse and follows up as needed.
  • Ability to take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities, and keep accurate records in compliance with relevant laws, policies and regulations.
  • Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
  • Organize and label materials, and display students' work.
  • Participates as a member in student-related, school-based committees and staff meetings
  • Continuous professional development.
  • Flexibility in completing daily tasks.
  • Experience in the use of technology, communications, and information systems to support student learning.
  • Performs other duties as directed by the Superintendent or designee.


Building/Location : High School

Appointment Status : Probationary

Position Status : Full time

Certification Type : Social Studies 7-12 {5110}

Contact Person's Title : Superintendent of Schools

Contact Person's Phone : 7167953832

Contact Person's Email : jreimer@barkercsd.net

Posting Link : barkercsd.net

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