Middle Social Studies Teacher

Middle Social Studies Teacher

Terms of Employment: 10-month Employee
Reports to: Building Principal
Salary: Current Approved Odyssey Charter School Salary Scale

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Delaware License and Special Education Teacher Certification and Elementary Standard Teacher Certificate K-6 (HR - please edit to be in compliance with certification requirements)
• Exceptional classroom management, organization, planning, and instructional delivery of research-based interventions
• Successful completion of Praxis II exams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach Social Studies to Middle School Students.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required, as well as notifying parents of student progress when necessary.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction (as necessary) to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. Determines the appropriate pace for instruction related to students' abilities and explains material and subject content to students and parents. Differentiates instruction for students based upon need and works with students and other teachers in inclusive settings.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Works cooperatively with all staff and parents.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Interested applicants are asked to apply online, upload a resume, and include three professional references.

Please contact our HR Department with any questions or issues applying online or to obtain an application: ... x600.