Plan and prepare throughout the year for effective instruction within the classroom
Provide a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
Effectively teach the curriculum
Effectively manage each group of students while providing for a variety of learning styles, ability levels, and educational backgrounds
Individualize the content when necessary to meet each student’s learning needs.
Maintain rigorous and appropriate learning expectations of all students at all times.
Accurately and regularly assess student progress
Continuously monitor student learning and make appropriate modifications of goals and strategies to meet students’ needs
Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of student progress and attendance and classroom supplies and materials
Engage parents and students in the learning process through frequent and meaningful communications about student progress
Be available to parents and students during the outside of school hours
Engage in department/team planning, curriculum review, budgeting and other activities.
Interact cooperatively with other staff members in the development of cohesive curriculum materials and the establishment of instructional goals
Co-operate with and participate in the planning and evaluation of the school program.
Keep current in education through coursework, in-service programs, and by attending professional meetings and conferences
Employ technology (computer, video, internet, etc) as appropriate to enhance instruction.
Remain proficient in school related technologies
Engage with students in meaningful activities beyond the classroom which extend learning experiences for students (coaching, organizing field trips, sponsorship of clubs, events, or community service projects, etc)
Other Responsibilities
Engage with the administration in a committed effort to improve one’s own instructional skills
Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures
Model the ‘Core Values’ in your interactions with the school community
Liaise with the Principal, taking on tasks as assigned, including all school goals
In addition to the above school-wide expectations, SAS has developed division faculty profiles to provide the greatest opportunity for the best match between our classroom needs and faculty strengths in order to be able to deliver an exemplary educational program for all students at each division. We encourage your thoughtful reflection on the following faculty profile for the High School Social Studies Position in determining whether your strengths provide a good match with the SAS division programs and expectations.
Eagerly remains current on best practices in teaching field, especially the C3 framework and/or explicitly teaching and leading via the inquiry process
Experience teaching world history, US history, philosophy and the humanities through an inquiry approach
Collaborates with other teachers in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) that are focused on building clarity, consistency and coherence among team members for improved learning for ALL students
Differentiates instruction and assessment based on student abilities, interests, and learning styles
Passionate about learning
Enjoys collaboration with colleagues and is an excellent team member
Communicates effectively and efficiently with students, parents and colleagues
Experience in teaching students from a wide range of abilities and cultural backgrounds
Positively contributes to school culture through support and sponsorship of school activities
Integrates technology in innovative ways in daily instruction
Plans and delivers engaging and purposeful classroom units that bring social studies to life for students, and that promote creating a more just, equitable and inclusive world
Understands the Advanced Placement program, Advanced Topic program, and interdisciplinary approaches
Actively strives for self improvement as a life-long learner