Social Studies Teacher

Health Sciences High and Middle College (HSHMC) is seeking a Social Studies teacher in grades 9 -12.
The applicant must have previous Social Studies teaching experience and hold a California single subject teaching credential to teach Social Studies in grades 9 -12.
Candidate must be encouraging, open-minded, collaborative, and committed to bringing out the best in each student.
Applicants need to be focused on ensuring an equitable learning experience for all students.
*Please submit Letter of Introduction and Resume to be considered.
* _*Job Purpose:*_ To plan, organize, and implement a high-quality instructional program in a secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
_*Education-Based Qualifications:*_ * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; and * California Teaching Credential in designated content area; and * Minimum of 1 years of experience in teaching; and * CPR Certification _*Knowledge, Skills, Ability: *_To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Teachers must have the ability to * provide high quality instruction in an individual, small/whole group, or co-teaching setting.
* establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, families, administrators, general educators, educational specialists, and support staff.
* communicate effectively orally and in writing.
* report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
* perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the school culture and focus.
* implement relevant technology within the classroom curriculum and setting.
· Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter/course content and resources relevant to assignment * meet professional teacher education requirements of school/district and state.
_*Job Duties and Responsibilities:*_ · Collaborate with internal and external personnel for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining instructional programs and services.
· Instruct students in blended learning environments using the Gradual Release of Responsibility framework and evidence-based instruction strategies.
· Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality instruction in an individual, small/whole group, or co-teaching setting.
· Monitor students’ academic progress and provide appropriate feedback on work.
· Implement accommodations and modifications in collaboration with the educational specialist and support staff.
· Conduct formative and summative assessments of students.
· Design and administer competency-based assessments that are consistent with department and school procedures.
· Implement competency-based grading system consistent with HSHMC policies and agreements.
· Collaborate with administrators, general educators, educational specialists, and support staff.
· Engage in data focused conversations based on research-based best practices in an effort to improve teaching and learning.
· Attend and provide input in IEP and planning meetings.
· Utilize instructional technologies in a blended learning format to facilitate student achievement.
· Communicate with families and parents to discuss academic progress when there are concerns and celebrations.
· Establish and implement classroom norms and classroom management strategies that align with the school culture.
· Design class structure, including curriculum, classroom management policies, physical design, and selection of print and digital materials.
· Maintain accurate and complete records of students' attendance, progress, and development.
· Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
· Maintain a coaching relationship with assigned academic coach.
· Provide supervision of students during lunch and passing periods.
· Attend restorative conferences as needed.
*Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following * · Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds · Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
· Participate in appropriate professional learning activities.
· Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
· Other duties as assigned.
_*Working Conditions (Physical Requirements and Environment):*_ Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move items.
_Candidates applying for this position give permission to HSHMC to contact provided references and anyone else familiar with the candidate's job performance at any of the organizations listed on the resume and/or work history.
_ Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $54,000.
00 - $70,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work Location: In person