SAD 27: Social Studies Teacher - Middle School

Social Studies TeacherAbout Maine School Administrative District No. 27Maine School Administrative District No. 27 serves 840 students in grades PreK-12 from St. Francis, St. John Plantation, Wallagrass, New Canada and Fort Kent, ME, location of America's First Mile. The district has three (3) schools, the Fort Kent Elementary School(PreK-6), Valley Rivers Middle School (7-8), and Fort Kent Community High School (9-12).To learn more about our schools, we highly encourage all potential applicants to view our Recruitment Brochure.Job Summary: To provide an Educational Program for Social Studies instruction designed to allow each and every student to achieve the State of Maine Learning Results, MSAD No. 27 Learning Results and other requirements described in the MSAD No. 27 Local Assessment System and to provide evidence of that achievement to the student, parents or guardians, and school officials.QualificationsState of Maine CertificationTeacher Endorsement: 200 Social Studies (6-12)Minimum of a Bachelor's DegreeMaine CHRCDemonstrated ability to provide an atmosphere and instruction to support learningDemonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.The Ideal Candidate Will Have...Working knowledge of Social Studies CurriculumProficiency Based LearningStrong Classroom Management SkillsEssential FunctionsProvides curriculum, instruction, assessment and a classroom climate in line with the District Vision Statement.Delivers the District curriculum to each and every student in a manner aligned with their needs.Instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated in a variety of ways to meet the needs of individual learners.Administers a variety of assessments in line with stated learning objectives and the District Assessment System.Communicates student achievement effectively to a variety of audiencesMaintains a classroom climate supportive of the learning of each and every student.Works cooperatively with administration and other staff in a variety of school improvement efforts.Implements all relevant school policies, procedures and regulations adopted by the MSAD No 27 Board of Directors.Participates in professional development activities and incorporates new learning into practice.Generates and maintains accurate educational records.Maintains confidentiality of student records as described in the Family Rights and Privacy Act at all times.Generates and maintains all student and management record required by law, District policy and administrative regulation.Attends staff meetings, student planning and progress meetings and is available to parents/guardians at times outside of the school day.Performs duties assigned by the principal.Accepts responsibility for educational materials provided by the District.Plans for and supervises educational support staff in line with job descriptions.Maintains high standards of professionalism.Accepts change gracefully and adapts to modifications and additions to the job that administration may find necessary and appropriate.Working ConditionsMental Demands:Ability to think critically and creatively and to keep track of multiple tasks at the same time.Ability to deviate from planned activities in order to meet student needs and changing circumstances.Ability to remain clam and focused in difficult situations. Physical DemandsAbility to move around the classroom to assist students and monitor progress.Ability to move and/or lift a variety of educational materials.May require ability to restrain a student or to seek assistance to restrain a student. Environmental ConditionsAbility to function in an atmosphere where there is noise and movement.Monitors students in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations. NOTE: The above description reflects the general requirements of the job and is not a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.