Job Description
Job Description
Icahn Charter Schools is on the search for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and collaborative Social Studies teacher to join our growing school community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure that the school’s academic standards are rigorous, clear, measurable, and aligned with New York State Learning Standards
- Ensure that students master grade-level standards
- Maintain and communicate high academic and personal expectations for all students
- Incorporate direct instruction, discussion, projects and cooperative work to engage students, keep classes focused and infuse a lasting desire to learn
- Follow the school’s policies and procedures for student conduct and discipline, and refuse to tolerate classroom disruptions
- Develop and use a variety of assessments (e.g. exams, written work, and public performances) that frequently measure student progress toward the school’s content and skill standards
- Develop clear evaluation criteria and distribute to students prior to assignments
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
- Share responsibility for grade level and school-wide activities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification, Skill and Knowledge Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- New York State certification
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Debate experience preferred
Competitive salaries + health coverage + life insurance + 403b plan, + yearly bonuses + payment for unused sick time.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or protected veteran status.