Middle School Social Studies Teacher

General Expectations and Key Responsibilities:Commitment to inquiry and deeper learning that spans long periods of timeThoroughly plan and implement schoolwide curriculum that is built for inquiry, complexity, rigor, and real-world applicationExplicitly teach reading skills everyday and monitor student progress regularly, as reading is the conduit for deeper learning through inquiryEngage in the learning process with the student as a partner and facilitatorCommitment to developing authentic products for authentic audiences with their studentsEffectively plan and execute lessons that build daily work into long term, student products of professional qualityUnderstand and leverage the power of audienceCommit to teaching English language arts through the lens of science and social studiesCommitment to developing students who can self-manage and become self-sufficientUse learning targets built around State standards and schoolwide language for every lessonUse data regularly with students to guide students toward understanding their own progressCreate a safe and organized classroom environment that reflects student work and growthCommitment to being a contributor to a collaborative culture* Continuously improve teaching practice through reflection and collaboration with colleagues and coaches* Attend and participate in professional development, open houses, family meetings, and other school functionsA role model in school and out of school, committed to living by the values we teachDemonstrate a growth mindset and commitment to one's own learning and improvementDisplay professionalism at all times as a role model and guardian of school mission, core values, and cultureDeliver reports and paperwork critical to tracking student performance and school compliance in a timely manner with high levels of organizationDemonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to living out our habits of scholarshipCommitted to working from an asset-based view of children, families, and communitiesUse differentiated strategies to meet the individual needs of all learners.Treat parents as equals and co-workers as educators of their own childrenCommunicate regularly and respectfully with students and parents to build rapport and relationshipDaily teach learning targets for our schoolwide habits and emphasize habits of character with equal urgency to academicsDemonstrate sensitivity to the socioeconomic & cultural backgrounds of students and their familiesTRF or 403b Retirement PlanHealth, Dental, and Vision InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off