Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School

MiddleSchoolSocialStudiesTeacher

$75–105k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Middle School Social Studies Teacher at Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School. Skills: Social Studies instruction, Differentiated instruction, Student engagement. Provide instruction to middle students. Exhibit understanding of subject area”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Good judgment; Good problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Certified or on pathway to certification, 2 years prior teaching experience in middle school

Nice to Have

Master's Degree in Education or Science, NYS certification in Science, Demonstrated success working in non-traditional and/or urban school settings

What You'll Do.

Provide instruction to middle students

Exhibit understanding of subject area

Make topics meaningful and relevant

Integrate technology resources

Develop clear lesson plans

Differentiate instruction to meet needs

Link present content to future learning

Use various instructional strategies

Use questioning strategies to engage students

Monitor student understanding

Adjust teaching when appropriate

Maximize student learning

Explain content in various ways

Hold learners responsible for learning

Use assessment results to modify instruction

Use teacher-made tests

Use standardized tests

Use non-verbal assessment

Use written assessment

Organize records of student progress

Make instructional decisions

Monitor student progress

Provide meaningful feedback

Use acceptable grading practices

Record student achievement

Report student achievement

Use acceptable oral expression

Use acceptable written communication

Articulate clear learning goals

Articulate instructional procedures

Model active listening

Seek positive interactions with students

Maintain positive interactions with students

Seek student interests

Seek student opinions

Enforce student behavior policies

Invest students in classroom community

Communicate behavior expectations to students

Communicate behavior expectations to parents

Monitor student behavior

Provide constructive feedback to students

Provide constructive feedback to parents

Create physical setting for learning

Establish routines that promote learning

Structure transitions efficiently

Structure transitions constructively

Manage emergency situations

Work cooperatively with co-teacher

Work cooperatively with colleagues

Maintain professional appearance

Follow school dress code

Interact ethically with colleagues

Interact professionally with colleagues

Interact ethically with students

Interact professionally with students

Carry out duties in accordance with policies

Carry out duties in accordance with practices

Carry out duties in accordance with regulations

Select appropriate channels for resolving concerns

Select appropriate channels for resolving problems

Maintain confidentiality

Complete classroom assignments

Complete school assignments

Participate in professional growth activities

Explore new methods of instruction

Apply knowledge of new methods of instruction

Identify personal strengths

Identify personal weaknesses

Seek improvement of skills

Seek improvement of professional performance

Be self-reflective to improve practice

Initiate communication with parents

Respond promptly to parental concerns

Encourage parental involvement

Provide useful information to community

Work cooperatively with community members

Build collaborative relationships with colleagues

Share teaching insights

Coordinate student learning

Support school initiatives

Complete other duties as assigned

Plan teaching program

Organize teaching program

Develop teaching program

Conduct teaching program

Provide effective learning experiences

Assess instructional needs of pupils

Assess educational needs of pupils

Design instructional programs

Develop instructional programs

Implement instructional programs

Design educational programs

Develop educational programs

Implement educational programs

Provide motivating learning environment

Provide stimulating learning environment

Follow safety procedures

Follow written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Work effectively with staff

Work effectively with students

Work effectively with public

Manage multiple tasks

Demonstrate good judgment

Demonstrate good problem-solving skills

Respond appropriately to evaluation

Respond appropriately to changes in work setting

Use online learning platforms

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with teachers; Collaborate across content areas

Communication Scope

Oral expression; Written communication

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