Social Studies/Civics Teacher - MAA Job Opening
Social Studies/Civics Teacher - MAA
Fitchburg Public Schools
• Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Category: Teacher
Applicants with a Social Studies certifications are required SEI Endorsed is required for this position. A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or universityValid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education teacher licensure in grade and subject area appropriate for the assignment. - Humanities / teacher licensure in English Language Arts and also in History/Social Studies.The responsibilities and duties listed below are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them for the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.Ability to work with diverse population of studentsKnowledge of MA Curriculum frameworks, curriculum, instruction, and assessmentKnowledge of differentiated instruction and response to intervention.
Knowledge of project-based learning helpfulDemonstrated computer skills and willingness to continuous professional growthStrong interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to maintain effective and professional relationshipsResponsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instructionMeets and instructs assigned students in the locations and at the time designatedResponsible for effective instruction which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniquesResponsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learnGuides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establishes clear objectives which reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projectsImplements the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives. Specifically, teaching philosophy aligns with student-centered and social emotional learningDocuments the learning problems of students and seeks the assistance of district specialists as requiredMaintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required, district policy, and administrative regulationAssists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just mannerStrives to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriatenessEstablishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned studentsResponsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and\or second language learnersPerformance of other job-related duties as assigned
Knowledge of project-based learning helpfulDemonstrated computer skills and willingness to continuous professional growthStrong interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to maintain effective and professional relationshipsResponsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instructionMeets and instructs assigned students in the locations and at the time designatedResponsible for effective instruction which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniquesResponsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learnGuides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establishes clear objectives which reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projectsImplements the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives. Specifically, teaching philosophy aligns with student-centered and social emotional learningDocuments the learning problems of students and seeks the assistance of district specialists as requiredMaintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required, district policy, and administrative regulationAssists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just mannerStrives to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriatenessEstablishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned studentsResponsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and\or second language learnersPerformance of other job-related duties as assigned