Limited Term Social Studies Teacher

About the Employer

Required Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire
• Social Studies Endorsement or Teacher must be Highly Qualified in Applicable Content Area through the following options:
• Endorsement on a Colorado Teaching License
• 36 semester credit hours applicable to content area - social studies
• Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series)
• Be eligible for a TIR or Alternative Licensing Program in Content Area
• Must complete a Fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Qualifications

• 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.

Summary of Functions

• The primary responsibility of the social studies teacher is to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Performs instructional and related duties in accordance with district policies and terms of the teacher contract.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Title I or Low-Income Setting
• Previous experience as a Certified Teacher
• Skills and Knowledge:
• Knowledge and understanding of Common Core Standards
• Ability to unpack standards and align with curriculum
• Ability to write specific learning goals, objectives, and outcomes
• Ability to analyze and use multiple data sources to make sound instructional decisions
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues and actively participate in professional learning communities
• Ability to use technology and incorporate/teach 21st Century Skills
• Ability to scaffold and differentiate instruction
• Ability and willingness to integrate reading, writing, and math throughout the curriculum
• Computer expertise or an expectation to learn Infinite Campus
• Positive public relation skills, professionalism, strong work ethic, ability to develop positive relationships with school and community
• Ability to demonstrate communication skills with students, parents, and teachers to enhance the educational, personal, and social aspect of each student
• Ability to interpret test information and data
• Strong commitment to system change and strong evidence of being a "team player"
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• Ability to be flexible

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods
• Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities
• Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities
• Utilize current and relevant subject matter
• Relevance technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction
• Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes
• Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes
• Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement
• Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly
• Prepare effectively for class
• Prepare daily lesson plans
• Provide instruction predicated on course goals and objectives
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Ensure that grading standards are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities
• Assure that grading standards are explained and available to parents
• Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy, and consideration
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with administrators, staff, students, and parents
• Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members
• Provide documentation of students' progress
• Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff members
• Assign and check homework and provide appropriate feedback to students
• Maintain appropriate records of student performance, progress, and development
• Build motivation and interest in learning
• Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area
• Maintain a current awareness of literature/activities in subject area
• Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings

Non-Essential Duties

• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by building administrators

Physical Demands

• The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Instructions for Applying

• All applicants interested in and qualified for the posted position must submit an online application.
• Applications that are incomplete and/or not submitted will not be forwarded to the hiring administrator for review.
• The following will need to be uploaded with the application: Current cover letter for the posted position; current resume; copy of current teaching license; copy of transcripts conferring required degree; copy of place/praxis test and any other materials requested on the application to verify that individuals are eligible for a Colorado License from the Colorado Department of Education.
• Please note: If hired, a new hire packet will be emailed and must be completed prior to processing. Fingerprints will be required for all employees of Pueblo School District 60 prior to your processing date.
• Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, disability, need for special education services, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth status, or other status protected by law in admission, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities.
• Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities.
• The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
• Executive Director of Student Support Services, Andrew Burns
• (Andrew.Burns@pueblod60.org)
• Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer for Complaints
• Located at 315 West 11th Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81003, (719) 549-7100.
• Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to Pueblo School District No. 60's Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer named herein; the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education at (800) 421-3481, ocr@ed.gov; or both.
• Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public.
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