What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Teacher - Social Studies position at Berwyn North School District 98?
- JobID: 797
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Social Studies
Date Posted:
10/13/2021
Location:
Lincoln Middle School
Berwyn North School District 98 is located in Berwyn, Illinois. The district has three elementary schools and one middle school and serves more than 2,800 students in grades Pre-K through 8th. Our district is committed to mutual respect and cultural diversity. We foster strong partnerships among students, school staff, families, and the community and empower students to solve problems, make decisions and apply technology so they can reach their full personal, academic and civic potential. We offer a Dual Language Program to ensure students are fluent in two languages, a STEAM Program, and 1-to-1 technology to prepare students for the future.
Job Title: Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Classification: Classified
Accountability: Reports to building level administrators
Job Profile: The Middle School Social Studies Teacher instructs students, facilitates student learning, monitors progress, disciplines as necessary, and performs other duties as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Instructs students as outlined in existing lesson plans
Establishes positive, standards-based learning expectations for students
Maintains established routine of school and classroom procedures
Creates a flexible class environment conducive to student learning and personal growth
Fosters effective rapport with students; encourages self-discipline and responsibility; ensures fairness and exhibits an understanding and respect for students
Establishes a safe, orderly environment and maintains reasonable rules of conduct in accordance with the District’s student discipline code in the classroom and on school grounds (including playgrounds, lunchrooms, hallways, etc.)
Tracks attendance per school protocol
May coordinate and attend class field trips; may work in extracurricular and after-school activities
Communicates effectively with parents when needed
Completes other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Professional Educator License or Type 39 Substitute Teaching License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
Appropriate subject area content endorsement, if applicable
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
Prior experience working with children/adolescents
Passion for working with children/adolescents
Strong desire and commitment to educating Berwyn’s youth
Subject matter knowledge consistent with state certification requirements
Understanding of effective teaching principles and familiarity with contemporary best practices and strategies with regard to classroom management and behavior management
Ability to modify instruction based on student needs
Ability and willingness to cooperate with faculty and administrators to meet identified short- and long-term targets and execute an overall education program
Understanding of the complex physical, intellectual, and social-emotional needs of students
Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in English; ability to interpret lesson plans, procedures and textbooks; ability to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from students, administrators and parents
Willingness/Ability to assist with the management of student misbehavior
Ability to lift 10-20 lbs
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in Spanish
Knowledge of peer mediation and conflict resolution techniques and the ability to apply these strategies in the classroom, lunchroom, or the playground
Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Multiple Locations