Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/MS Social Studies
Date Posted:
1/26/2024
Location:
Duneland School Corporation
Date Available:
2024-25 Sc Yr
Closing Date:
03/31/2024Starting salary for new teachers: $54,000 annually
An additional part of Duneland's application process will be for every new applicant to complete a candidate assessment. This will give Duneland the data to understand each candidate's strengths and likelihood to impact student success, so we can make the best choice for our district's needs. Please allow yourself approximately 1 hour to complete. Must complete at one sitting. The assessment will need to be completed in order for you to submit your application. If you have already completed the assessment within a year you may not be prompted to take it.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Provides an educational program for secondary students in an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students to promote positive attitudes of self-worth; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in secondary education, college or career, in accordance with each student's ability. Establishes good relationships with students, parents and other staff members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Credential - Any valid credential issued by the State of Indiana to perform the services of a Social Studies Teacher in a self-contained classroom.
2. Education - Bachelor's degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements.
3. HLC Certified willingness to pursue HLC Certification preferred.
4. Advanced placement, PLTW, or International Baccalaureate experience or interest preferred.
5. Preferred - Will take on an extra curricular activity. (ECA positions come with a stipend and will be in addition to the base salary)

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Follow the criteria established in the Duneland School Corporation RISE Teacher Evaluation Plan
2. Provide learning experiences in Social Studies, utilizing the course of study mandated by the Duneland School Corporation
3. Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law, administrative regulations, or set by the Duneland School Corporation
4. Plan, organize, and implement differentiated lessons to meet the diverse needs of students
5. Establish and implement clear objectives for each lesson
6. Engage students in meaningful activities to assure student mastery of content
7. Apply Depth of Knowledge strands in instructional strategies
8. Maintain accurate and complete records of student performance
9. Enter student grades in student information system weekly
10. Engage and confer with parents and colleagues creating healthy relationships with students and faculty to address student academic and behavioral needs and create a quality learning environment
11. Establish and implement classroom rules and procedures to provide an environment conducive to learning
12. Administer assessments as required by the State of Indiana and the corporation
13. Interact with colleagues, parents, and students in a manner that is professional and reflect the expectations of leadership within the school and corporation
14. Follow all expectations described in the Duneland School Corporation's Teacher Agreement and employee handbook
15. Follow all procedures and expectations established by the building principal(s) and /or corporation leadership
16. Monitor and supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
17. Participate in sponsorship of department, school, faculty and district activities and committees
18. Keep abreast of developments in your field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development
19. Establish a continuity of instruction to insure you meet our primary obligation of providing a rich and engaging education for your students. Plans allowing for the continuation of instruction whether acts of nature, student, or teacher initiated should be clearly articulated in the class syllabus with quality lesson plans and methods for implementation created in advance
20. Performs other duties as required and assigned by the building principal(s) and /or corporation leadership

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (includes equipment, hours, physical demands)
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is protected from outside weather conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this position.
Equipment: This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of all instructional equipment. A basic knowledge of operations for computers and software, printers, projectors, smart boards, telephone systems, fax machines and copiers is required.
Hours: The regular teacher day is eight (8) hours except on those days that teachers are involved in a meeting or plan session called by an administrator or department leader or teachers having a student/parent conference. 185 days per year.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
All applicants must have a current application through our electronic application center at www.duneland.k12.in.us
The Duneland School Corporation is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity in all employment practices. Candidates will be screened, interviewed and employed based upon the successful candidate's qualifications, background, experience and needs of the Duneland School Corporation. Offers of employment are contingent upon the results of personal background
Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted individually.