High School Social Studies Teacher

Countryside Academy Middle/High School is seeking a certified high school social studies teacher. Certification in this field would be ideal.

Job Type Description

HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

Reports To: Building Principal

Employed By: Academy Board

Description:

Facilitate day-to-day management and instruction of special needs students as directed by the Administrator and the Academy Board.

Qualifications:

• Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rule
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to work with urban and rural youth in a multi-racial academy
• Experience with developing a thematic interdisciplinary curriculum
• Experience with hands-on/minds-on teaching
• Understand how information technology can be integrated into curricula
• Ability to work as a team member
• Must pass state and federal criminal background check

Responsibilities:

• Curriculum
• Articulate a plan of instruction for multi-age grouping in accordance with the MDE benchmarking
• Utilize food, agriculture, renewable resources and environmental (FARE) themes
• Integrate technology throughout the curriculum
• Outcome based assessment, based on grade level groupings and MDE
• Develop and use multiple assessment strategies to evaluate student learning
• Classroom Management
• Create classroom curriculum that facilitates instruction
• Establish procedures and classroom rules
• Communicate oral and written administrative action to parents and Administrator
• Provide a warm and inviting atmosphere
• Record attendance, lunch and grades for all students
• Promote a clean and safe working environment

Communication

• Communicate expectations to students
• Evaluate and communicate student progress to parents on a regular basis
• Communicate volunteer needs to parents
• Make contributions to Academy newsletters

Leadership

• Provide guidance and direction to Paraprofessionals on a regular basis
• Evaluate Paraprofessional performance and assist in "action plan" for improvement if needed
• Contribute to the leadership of the "Staff Cabinet"
• Actively pursue the vision of the Academy as set forth by the Academy Board

Total Learning Environment

• Carry out the policies adopted by the Academy Board as interpreted by the Administrator (examples of Board policies include: dress code policy and code of conduct policy)
• Monitor the safety of all children
• Monitor appropriateness of computer use in accordance with acceptable use permit

Perform all other duties assigned by the Administrator and/or Academy Board

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance or Stipend in lieu of Insurance
• MI Retirement Benefits
• Yearly Tentative Staff Bonus
• Longevity Pay (Beginning of the 5th year)
• 22.23 Recruitment Pay paid out quarterly
• Salary Based on Experience

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $33,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person