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About the Role
The High School Social Studies Teacher will design and implement the Social Studies educational curriculum, guiding students to develop and fulfill their academic potential using New York State Science Learning Standards and Social Studies Framework.
Responsibilities
- Create lesson and unit plans to teach students a subject, utilizing state standards and curriculum.
- Develop and implement a solid motivating curriculum for high school students.
- Modify lesson plans and materials to suit students’ current learning levels.
- Integrate technology into the classroom using Schoology and Google.
- Develop teaching and learning materials, including lesson plans, exams, homework, and assignments.
- Maintain relationships with families and legal guardians to inform them of student progress.
- Work with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges.
- Supervise students outside of the classroom during recess, field trips, or school events.
- Monitor and track student progress and issue grades.
- Utilize knowledge of IEPs and Career Transition Plans.
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators, including related service providers, for individualized student support.
- Collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and provide feedback.
- Support the school’s Strategic Planning initiatives with an emphasis on culture.
- Demonstrate commitment to the school’s vision, purpose, and mission.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
Requirements
- Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices.
- Compassionate, passionate, results-driven, and goal-oriented.
- Excellent classroom management skills with positive behavior intervention 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.
- Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, SCR, and SEL clearance.
- Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods.
- Ability to lift 15 pounds at times.
Skills
- Social Studies Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration (Schoology, Google)
- Classroom Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Child Cognitive Development
- Learning Styles
- Thinking Maps
- Schoology
- Google Suite
- IEPs
- Career Transition Plans
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Prior experience working with deaf students strongly preferred
Education Level
- Master's degree in Deaf Education or related field
- New York State Teaching Certification
- New York State Social Studies Certification