JOB SUMMARY:Sizer School a North Central Charter Essential School is seeking a driven dynamic and experienced History teacher to be a part of the high school instructional team. This teacher is responsible for creating a classroom environment that supports students in the development of research and inquiry skills that support the study of the past; and the development of an understanding and appreciation of the forces and influences that impact the course of events in human history. This candidate will bring a passion for supporting and implementing best instructional practices wrap around student support services and a commitment to further promote an already existing positive collaborative environment. Only those candidates with a deep passion for the Sizer School mission and ready to teach in and be a part of an exemplary innovative public middle/high school need RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaches course sections of US History I and II World History Human Geography and World Cultures. Demonstrates strong knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Promotes the learning and growth of all students by providing highquality and coherent instruction. Designs standardsbased units of instruction and lesson plans with measurable outcomes and challenging tasks. Demonstrates instructional and management practices that establish high expectations and create a safe and effective classroom environment. Adapts instruction materials and assessments to make challenging material accessible to all students including English learners and students with disabilities. Acts as an advisor to a group of students and works to shape curriculum and practice to support the whole student. Reflects on the effectiveness of lessons units and interactions with students both individually and with colleagues and uses insights gained to improve practice and student learning. Participates in schoolwide and subject specific professional development and grade level team meetings. Promotes the learning and growth of all students through culturally proficient skilled and collaborative practice. Utilizes informal and formal assessment methods to measure student learning and growth. Utilizes data to inform instruction monitor progress and identify students in need of targeted instruction/interventions. Motivates and engages students and promotes opportunities for students to generate understanding on their own through real world applications. Uses inclusive instructional practices to account for differences in students learning needs. Sets and upholds high standards for student work effort and :Sizer School a North Central Charter Essential School is a public school where students are known personally challenged intellectually and participate actively in their learning. Guided by its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness the school seeks to send graduates into the world who THINK for themselves CARE about others and ACT creatively and responsibly.
High School History Teacher
