Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Required Knowledge and Skills for Open Positions at REACH

• Executes the mission of REACH Academy Charter School including high academic achievement the application of critical thinking skills and ethical standards to learning and living and problem solving through individual teaching and learning practices;

• Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards and provide consistent support to students no matter how challenging the individual situation may be;

• Fluent in reading writing and speaking in English;
  Excellent verbal and written skills as well as outstanding interpersonal skills;
  Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active enthusiastic member of REACH community;
  Commitment to equity and inclusion;
  Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs;
• Ability to be flexible open and willing to implement new ideas in the classroom;
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities projects and task;
• Commitment to work and contribute to a team;
• Seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems;
  Excellent attendance and punctuality;
• A clear understanding of and appreciation for the goals and criteria of REACH Academy Charter School;
• Have a passion for Urban Education;
• Have knowledge of New York State Next Generation Standards;
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards;

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaches courses in social studies history geography American government political science or humanities to middle school pupils utilizing the course of study adopted by REACH and other appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content;
• Develops lesson plans to teach a balanced social studies program involving factual background material material on current events discussion time and other appropriate activities designed to encourage pupils to develop skills and attitudes draw conclusions and achieve improved interpersonal relationships;
• Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil;
• Develops knowledge of the purpose structure and operation of the American governmental and economic system and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship;
• Makes current material from the mass media available to pupils; plans and guides discussions of current problems against the background of geographical environment and history of area being studied;
• Develops knowledge of political and economic systems of other nations and their influence on personal freedom education and living standards;
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly productive classroom environment.
• Evaluate each pupils progress in social studies knowledge and skills;
• Regularly assess student mastery of key skills and concepts and use this data to differentiate instruction to meet student needs;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Qualifications/Education and/or Experience

All teachers must hold a NYS professional teaching certificate or be eligible for reciprocity to include (1) Minimum Bachelors degree in subject area to be taught Masters Degree preferred; (2) Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability preferred ; (3) Belief in and alignment with REACH Academy Charter School core beliefs and educational philosophy; (4) Valid New York State Certification except in cases where the Head of School shall make an exception under the terms of this Policy in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Salary

Commensurate with prior years experience and in accordance with the REACH Academy Charter School Salary Scale

REACH believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race color age disability national origin gender sexual orientation gender expression gender identity marital status ancestry genetic information citizenship veteran status or any other class protected under federal state or local laws.