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Job ID: 5079995

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Social Studies Teacher

CLASSIFICATION : Certified

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : Building Principal

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Principal, Associate Principal, Dean of Students

Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence (https://drive.google.com/file/d/16JsQWc4WdvRq3jd2k80x2lzKn8fV3b9n/view?usp=sharing) to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION : Provide personalized learning that supports each student in achieving their potential. Engages in professional growth and fulfills professional responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS :

(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities :

• Demonstrated application of effective instruction meeting student needs relative to district benchmarks and standards.

• Knowledge of “best practice” in teaching.

• Knowledge of the developmental characteristics of students at the designated grade level.

• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.

• Knowledge of the Iowa Teaching Standards

• Knowledge of Federal Rights and Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.

• Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing and evaluating.

  Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Board of Educational Examiners approved alternative.

  Certification/Licensure :

• Required:All social studies 5-12 certification

• Preferred: Advanced Placement teaching experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Use teaching strategies to increase English proficiency.

• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.

• Ability to effectively and efficiently lead leading in English.

• Understanding of and experience with the PLC framework.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven, effective and consistent communication with students, parents and other stakeholders.

• Makes decisions based on data.

• Understands and applies a continuous improvement mindset.

• Evaluates the language needs of students whose families speak a language other than English at home and recommend appropriate language support.

• Experience with co-teaching.

• Engage parents and families in their student’s learning and acting as an ambassador for the school and the community.

• Serve as a resource to classroom teachers to help English Learner students achieve academically in the classroom.

• Demonstrates effective implementation of the eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria.

• Meets professional responsibilities as outlined in the Professional Growth Assessment Plan, Employee Handbook, and Board policy.

• Develops, with supervisor, a plan for professional growth.

• Maintain a reliable attendance record.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.

• Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.

• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.

• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.

• Occasional meetings outside the school day.

• Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• Per Board Policies and the UEA Master Contract.

• Performance evaluated per Board Policy and the Professional Growth Assessment Plan.

Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 2

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher, Social Studies: General

Equal Opportunity Employer

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