Social Studies Teacher

Job Description – Social Studies Teacher

Mission Statement
Nazareth RHS is a Catholic college preparatory high school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers. We maintain a rigorous academic environment where students develop a life-long intellectual curiosity which empowers them to think independently in an ever changing global community.  We provide unique opportunities that develop students’ spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth.  Our scholars are prepared to be successful, contributing members of society.

Belief Statements
1. We believe God is present in each person.
2. We believe that all our students have unique and special talents and should be challenged to their maximum potential through a rigorous academic program.
3. We believe our students are our primary focus and that their best interests must guide every decision that we make.
4. We believe in the Xaverian Brothers value of humility, trust, zeal, compassion and simplicity.
5. We believe that every member of the Nazareth community must respect and treat one another with dignity and kindness, so that we can all study and work in a safe and healthy environment.
6. We believe that learning is a combined partnership of students, teachers, parents and the community.
7. We believe in maintaining a standard of teaching excellence by continually improving our craft.
8. We believe that our school is a place that fosters the development of confidence, leadership and friendship.
9. We believe in respecting the differences of society’s ethnic, racial and religious populations.
10. We believe that service to the community fosters awareness of the needs of others, promotes a love of justice, and answers the call of Jesus to serve others.

General Purpose
Nazareth is seeking a teaching professional to provide, plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare students for Global History and US History Regents Exams as well as AP courses
• Strong interpersonal skills with high school students
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Provide rigorous instructional lessons
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law and school regulations
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, state
• Single subject teaching credential or certification of teaching a specialized subject
• High School teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of relevant technology (Microsoft, Smartboard, JTouch, PlusPortal Gradebook

Key Competencies

• Student Centered
• Self-motivation
• Strong classroom management skills
• High energy level
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• High work standards and ethics
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Organizing and planning
• Learning orientation
• Critical thinking
• Stress tolerance
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Initiative

References – To be furnished upon request