7th/8th Grades Social Studies Teacher

Job Summary

To create a flexible middle grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for middle grade education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members; to assist in school programs subject to the SSDS Mission which states:

“At Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, we ignite our students’ Jewish souls, educate them to their highest potential, and empower them to use their knowledge, skills, and creativity to enrich our world. “

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Teaching:

• Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students
• Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum
• Document all syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, rubrics, and other instructional materials and methods
• Use consistent school-wide practices and individualized methods to engage students in the classroom

Classroom Management:

• Create, monitor, and sustain a disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards
• Provide structure in the classroom by developing and reinforcing school-wide rules and expectations
• Ensure smooth operation of all classroom instructional functions without excuses or exceptions

Data Analysis:

• Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice
• Evaluate academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance

Student Support and School Culture:

• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Develop and maintain positive, strong classroom culture

Required Core Competencies:

• Results-driven educator with experience in, and commitment to, standards-based curriculum and the use of data and assessments to drive instructional decisions
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers
• Technological proficiency with a basic understanding of data analysis
• Professional demeanor, strong work-ethic, detail-driven work style with excellent organizational skills
• Ambitious nature interested in growing as an educator and reaching high standards professionally
• Committed to school’s mission

Faculty values that drive our work together:

• Jewish Values and Torah
• Professionalism
• Optimism
• Collaboration
• Respect
• Open Communication
• Innovation and Creativity
• Life-Long Learning

Benefits include: Warm, inclusive community, medical, dental, vision, short-term, long-term, life insurance options, paid sick/personal days, leave early for Shabbat.

Qualification Requirements                      

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Illinois teaching certificate.
• Experience preferred, but not required
• Elementary or Secondary Certification with endorsement in Middle School Social Studies