Job Description

TITLE: Social Studies Teacher
Department: Instructional 
Job Description
REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal 

DATE PREPARED/REVISED: February 16, 2023 

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEW 

Global Community Charter School (GCCS) is a Harlem-based International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that is innovative, inquiry-based, culturally competent, and provides students with a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that encourages critical and creative thinking. 

The Social Studies Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole group and small group instruction, discussion, projects and cooperative work engage students, keep classes focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn in all. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

● Coordinating knowledge of students, instructional content and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans aligned to the NYS Social Studies Learning Standards ● Differentiates instruction for students as integral aspect of planning and teaching and understands Workshop Model in design of instruction 

● Evaluate academic achievement and progress towards learning objectives through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics; Utilize student data collected to drive instruction and intervention 

● Design additional experiences connected to democratic practices, i.e., student forums, students government, service learning 

● Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards ● Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards  

● Engaging in coaching cycles and implementing research-based strategies that maximize their own performance and that of their students 

● Reflecting on their own progress as educators and seeking out professional resources to continuously improve their practice 

● Managing student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment 

● Attending IEP meetings and ensuring appropriate accommodations are given to students during

assessments 

● Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school and professional development calendars 

● Celebrating student achievement and progress in class and during school wide IB PYP assemblies ● Foster meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to invest in their learning and make academic gains  

● Lead a student advisory group with a focus on academic and social-emotional learning ● Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success 

● Supporting the school as directed by the Principal and Assistant Principal 

QUALIFICATIONS 

● A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is a must. 

● A M.A., Ed.M or Master’s degree in education preferred. 

● Demonstrating solid knowledge and understanding of the content matter.  

● New York State Certification for relevant grades or demonstrated process towards obtaining certification 

● A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success as a full-time middle school teacher preferred ● Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferred. ● Evidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysis ● Be a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues ● Dedication to GCCS’ mission 

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