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About the Role

The High School History Teacher is responsible for delivering rigorous, engaging, and standards-aligned instruction in Global History, U.S. History, Economics, Government, and other Social Studies courses. The teacher will foster students' historical thinking, civic literacy, analytical writing, research, and inquiry skills through culturally responsive instruction that prepares students for college, career, and civic engagement.

Responsibilities

Exhibit an understanding of and skills relevant to the subject area(s) taught.
Demonstrate an ability to make topics and activities meaningful and relevant to each student.
Integrate available technology resources compatible with students’ needs and abilities.
Develop lesson plans that are clear, logical, and sequential using Understanding by Design principles.
Plan with the appropriate specialist(s) to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Link present content/skills with past and future learning experiences.
Effectively use various instructional strategies to differentiate learning for all students.
Effectively use questioning strategies to engage students and promote learning.
Monitor the student’s understanding of the lesson and adjust teaching when appropriate.
Maximize student learning by allowing all learners to participate actively and successfully.
Explain the content and demonstrate skills in various ways to meet the needs of all students.
Hold each learner individually responsible for learning.
Use results of various assessments to monitor and modify instruction as needed.
Effectively use both teacher-made and standardized tests to measure student performance.
Use oral, non-verbal, and written forms of student assessment.
Organize, maintain, and use records of student progress to make effective instructional decisions.
Continuously monitor students’ progress and provide meaningful feedback.
Demonstrate competence in using acceptable grading/ranking/scoring practices.
Use precise language and acceptable oral expression and written communication.
Articulate clear learning goals and instructional procedures to students.
Model caring, fairness, courtesy, respect, and active listening.
Model concern for students’ emotional and physical well-being.
Seek and maintain positive interactions with students in all school settings.
Seek information about student interests and opinions.
Enforce the School's student behavior policy.
Communicate clear expectations about behavior to students and parents.
Actively monitor student behavior and constructively provide feedback to students and parents.
Create a physical setting and establish routines that promote learning and minimize disruption.
Structure transitions efficiently and constructively.
Manage emergencies as they occur in school settings.
Maintain a professional appearance and deportment.
Interact with colleagues and students ethically and professionally.
Carry out duties in accordance with established policies, practices, and regulations.
Select appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems and maintain confidentiality.
Complete all classroom and school assignments and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
Participate in professional growth activities.
Explore and apply knowledge and information about new or improved methods of instruction.
Identify areas of personal strength and weakness and seek the improvement of skills and professional performance.
Initiate communication with parents or guardians concerning student progress or problems promptly.
Respond promptly to parent concerns and encourage parental involvement.
Interact with parents and the community by providing helpful information regarding the School.
Work cooperatively with community members to carry out school- and community-sponsored functions.
Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, share teaching insights, and coordinate student learning.
Support school goals and initiatives.
Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program.
Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for pupils from various achievement levels.
Effectively assess the instructional and educational needs and design, develop, and implement sound instructional and educational programs.
Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment.
Perform research and development activities about curriculum and instructional programs.
Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions.
Work effectively with staff, students, and the public.
Make independent decisions.
Work autonomously within school-established guidelines and policies.
Organize tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
Demonstrate good judgment and good problem-solving skills.
Direct and instruct others.
Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of related teaching experience preferred.

Skills

Historical thinking
Civic literacy
Analytical writing
Research
Inquiry skills
Culturally responsive instruction
College preparation
Career preparation
Civic engagement preparation
Subject area content knowledge
Lesson planning
Differentiated instruction
Instructional strategies
Questioning strategies
Student assessment
Record keeping
Student communication
Classroom management
Professional development
Parent communication
Collaboration
Problem-solving

Location

BRONX, NY 10453

Work Type

Full Time

Experience Level

2 years preferred

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in English, History, Education, Humanities, or related field.
NYS Certification in English Language Arts (7–12), Social Studies (7–12), or related certification area.

Salary/Compensations

$69,932.00 - $163,820.00 Salary/year