SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER – Middle School 7/8

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER – Middle School 7/8

WNY Maritime Charter School

2219 South Park Avenue

Buffalo , NY 14220

Certified – Teaching – Social Studies Teacher {SS}

Job Number 3300049519

Start Date

Open Date 09/25/2024

Closing Date

ANTICIPATED – SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER – Middle School 7/8

QUALIFICATIONS:

Appropriate New York State Certification – Social Studies 7-12

NYSED Fingerprint Clearance

Essential Job Duties:

The classroom teacher must be a relationship-first educator who is expected to provide students with age-appropriate instruction designed to promote the full development of students, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically. Major responsibilities include: classroom management, curriculum development based on specific objectives, long and short term lesson plan preparation, knowledge of subject material, student evaluation, development and maintenance of parent/teacher and student/teacher relationships, participation in professional development activities and contribution to building and charter-wide educational programs and goals.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students in accordance with Charter and/or building goals and objectives.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

Develops a positive classroom learning environment that is student-centered, conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity, ability and interest of students.

Manages student behavior through the use of educationally sound methods and management systems designed to develop behavior which demonstrates respect for self and others.

Communicates the established objectives and expectations to students and maintains high expectations for student outcomes which are consistent with the Charters goals of mastery.

Assesses the individual accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as established by Charter policy, regulations and building procedures.

Confers with colleagues, students and/or parents as appropriate.

Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning, instructional goals, objectives and approaches.

Assists the administration in implementing all Charter policies and/or building regulations and procedures governing student life and conduct.

Attends scheduled meetings; serves on Charter and building committees.

Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, by Charter policy, regulations and building procedures.

Communicates with parents and appropriate building staff on pupil progress and maintains accurate and complete records.

Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials in cooperation with other staff and parents as outlined in established adoption procedures.

Accepts responsibilities for educational activities assigned.

Utilizes and cooperates with resource personnel as appropriate in meeting stated objectives.

Attends departmental and staff meetings as requested.

Meets and instructs assigned classes and extra classroom assignments and responsibilities as designated.

Provides for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars and conferences.

Performs other duties as required by Charter Administration.

Desired Qualities:

Focus on students and their individual needs

Act with kindness and compassion

Demonstrate integrity

Commit to continuous growth and improvement

Collaborate with all stakeholders

Requirements:

NYS Certification – Social Studies 7-12

Fingerprint clearance through NYSED TEACH

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Salary: From 45000.00

Salary: To 48000.00

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Annual Contract

Position Status Full time

Required Certification Type Social Studies 7-12 {5110}

Contact Persons Name Dr. Ami Alderman

Contact Persons Title Superintendent

Contact Persons Phone 716-842-6289

Contact Persons Email aalderman@wnymcs.com