Social Studies Teacher
About the Employer
Duties
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction consistent with district programs of study, curriculum, and instructional guidelines.
• Deliver instructional practice and pedagogy consistent with the approved curriculum which meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Implement the district's philosophy of education and the state, district, and school's instructional goals and objectives.
Qualifications
• Hold a valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) in accordance with the requirements of New Jersey statutes and regulations.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher; exceptions to be determined based on New Jersey statues and regulations.
Job Title
Passaic Board of Education Passaic, New Jersey
Classroom Environment
• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students through the creation and support of a positive learning environment.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and other agencies associated with the school.
• Provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility using positive motivation, challenging instructional strategies, and effective classroom management techniques.
Student Support
• Develop effective procedures for the operation and management of the classroom and for following routine school procedures.
• Establish and maintain appropriate expectations for student behavior in the classroom, school building, and school grounds and exercise due care for the health, safety, and well-being of students.
• Demonstrate fairness and consistency when applying rules and grading students.
• Evaluate and grade classwork, homework, assignments, and tests in a timely fashion, providing feedback to the student on performance.
Record Keeping and Communication
• Accurately maintain appropriate student records and submit required reports within designated time limits.
• Submit lesson plans in the approved format to the principal or designee as required and requested.
• Assess pupils in accordance with district testing policy and program; interpret the results and utilize the information obtained for planning instruction, for reporting student growth and progress, and for improving curriculum.
Collaboration and Professional Development
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives including positive attitudes toward learning, analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity.
• Assist in curriculum development and in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and following of individualized education plans for selected students assigned to the class.
Community Involvement
• Display respect towards the rights and feelings of students, thereby encouraging students to develop attitudes of respect for the rights, feelings, opinions, and property of others.
• Effectively contribute to the overall before and after school functions and student activities of his/her school unit. Assist with extra-curricular activities, supporting the total program of the school.
Supervision and Safety
• Ensure the safety and health of all students, notifying the administration of any unsafe conditions, following established protocols.
• Maintain copies of all necessary records and forms related to the students, classroom, and school.
Terms of Employment
• Ten (10), eleven (11), or twelve (12) months contract terms, salary, and benefits as established by the collective bargaining agreement.
• Conditions established by laws and codes of New Jersey; and policies, rules, and regulations established by the Passaic Board of Education.
• Tenurable.