Tx: Middle School History Teacher - Basis Cedar Park [24-25 Sy]

BASIS Cedar Park is seeking a Middle School History Teacher to join our bright, passionate team for the 2024-2025 School Year!

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Position Summary

The role of the Subject Expert Teacher (SET) is to ensure the day-to-day exceptional education of students by preparing and facilitating subject specific lesson plans. Subject Expert Teachers implement the established BASIS Curriculum while tailoring specific topics to integrate their knowledge and passion for the subject.

History 7 Course Description:

This U.S. History course will introduce students to primary source analysis, critical thinking skills, and historical writing in order to develop the foundation necessary to succeed in future advanced history courses. The course focuses on the development of nine key historical thinking skills (Historical Causation; Patterns of Continuity and Change over Time; Periodization; Comparison; Contextualization; Historical Argumentation; Appropriate Use of Relevant Historical Evidence; Interpretation; Synthesis). The course also focuses on creating a deep and meaningful understanding of US History starting with the American Revolution and advancing through the end of the Civil Rights Movement. Students will also develop research and analysis skills through independent projects.

Essential Functions:

• Preparing and facilitating subject and grade specific lesson plans
• Providing subject instruction on a higher level than grade-standard in an interactive learning environment to achieve exceptional results for all students
• Implementing the BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students' education is internationally competitive
• Managing student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, individuality, and respect in all students
• Participating in extracurricular programs, such as clubs and sports
• Substituting/ duty coverage as needed
• Occasionally represent BASIS Ed Texas at designated school wide community events outside of typical school hours
• Supervising individual students and/or groups of students
• Other duties as assigned

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Qualifications:

• Eligible for hire in Texas Public Schools
• Has deep knowledge of subject taught
• Ability to differentiate instruction
• Ability to create positive classroom community and build relationships with students
• Able to engage students in rigorous content and well-planned, well-paced lessons
• Has excitement, joy and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning
• Open to feedback and continuous growth
• Has a strong work ethic and do whatever it takes mind set

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in History or related subject from an accredited college or university. Ability to obtain and maintain Department of Public Safety (DPS) clearance.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in History or related subject.

Preferred Experience: 2+ years teaching/education experience

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Job Information:

Benefits and Salary: Starting Teacher Salary is $41,000 and is negotiable dependent on education and experience. BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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