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Social Studies Teacher

Eagle Ranch is now hiring a Social Studies Teacher

REPORTS TO:  Director of Education

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:  Full-time. Exempt.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Provides Instruction:

  • Teaches at an appropriate instructional level (individually and collectively).
  • Provides content development.
  • Builds for transfer.
  • Effectively utilizes parapro for instructional support.

Assesses and Encourages Student Progress:

  • Assesses individual student strengths and weaknesses.
  • Develops a plan to address individual student weaknesses.
  • Promotes student engagement.
  • Monitors student progress.
  • Responds to student performance.
  • Supports students.

Manages the Learning Environment:

  • Uses time efficiently.
  • Maintains an effective physical setting for instruction.
  • Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom.
  • Helps plan and facilitate activity days and field trips.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follows professional practices consistent with Eagle Ranch School and Eagle Ranch policies in working with students, students’ records, house parents, parents, colleagues and Counselors.

  • Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents.
  • Is available to students and parents for conferences according to Eagle Ranch policies.
  • Maintains confidentiality of students and students’ records.
  • Works cooperatively with Director of Education, Counselors, house parents, parents and colleagues.

2. Complies with Eagle Ranch School and Eagle Ranch Board of Directors policies.

  • Conducts assigned classes at times scheduled.
  • Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline.
  • Is punctual.
  • Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher.
  • Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files reports promptly.
  • Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to Eagle Ranch School and Eagle Ranch policy.
  • Complies with conditions as stated in contract.

3. Demonstrates professional practices in teaching.

  • Models correct use of language, oral and written.
  • Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content.
  • Implements designated curriculum.
  • Maintains lesson plans as required by Eagle Ranch School policy.
  • Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students.

4. Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order.

  • Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings.

QUALITIES:

  • Good character, health and emotional stability.
  • Christian and regularly attends church.
  • Organized, efficient and able to work without always having detailed instructions.
  • Self-motivated and takes pride in doing job well.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Self-sufficient from a technical and work ethic standpoint.
  • Able to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
  • Team player.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • College Degree.
  • Previous experience.
  • Teaching Certificate required.
  • Experience with disadvantaged/special children a plus but not required.

TO APPLY:Candidates should email their resume and cover letter to avalentine@erschool.org and wait to be contacted. Applicants who do not submit a cover letter will not be considered.