Classroom Teacher - University City School District
Position: | Classroom Teacher |
Subject Area: | Social Studies |
Job Title: | Middle School Social Studies Teacher 2024-2025 |
Job Location: | Brittany Woods Middle School |
Beginning: | Apr 26, 2024 |
Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
Certificate: | Social Studies |
Certificate: | Social Science |
District: | University City School District |
University City, MO 63130 | |
Telephone: |
314-290-4028 |
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Job Description:
Position Purpose
Facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved Social Studies curriculum.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
Learn more about The School District of University City at www.ucityschools.org or watch our video at www.ucityschools.org/UBelongHR.
Position Purpose
Facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved Social Studies curriculum.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
- Execute Social Studies curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
- Teach knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking
- Develop standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials
- Work with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed
- Continuously engage in professional learning for the elevation of curriculum delivery
- Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting of all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures
- Welcome and encourage parental involvement and ensure effective communication with stakeholders
- Effectively engage students at high levels to encourage a focus on academics
- Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
- Translate, consistently developed, lesson plans and instructional materials into learning experiences that develop pertinent sequential assignments while challenging students
- Deliver lessons that promote critical and creative thinking and analysis
- Missouri State Certification in Social Studies or Social Science for 5-9
- Reading certification a plus
Learn more about The School District of University City at www.ucityschools.org or watch our video at www.ucityschools.org/UBelongHR.
** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
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