Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Classroom teachers create a flexible and supportive education program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The teacher provides instruction at an appropriate grade level while establishing an effective rapport with students, parents, and staff members. In accordance with each student's ability, teachers motivate students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good educational foundation. The teacher reports to and is evaluated by the site principal. Information on the pay scale can be found online on our Labor Relations Department website. This position's grade level, content area taught, and work site may change dependent upon student enrollment and district staffing needs. Positions that are 0.50 FTE to 1.0 FTE are associated with the Alaska Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), positions that are 0.40 to 0.49 FTE are associated with the Alaska Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Positions that are 0.39 FTE or less are not eligible for state retirement benefits. A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate. Evidence of content knowledge shown by: a posted degree in the content area of this position; a posted minor in the content area of this position; passing Praxis Subject Assessment scores in the content area of this position; a certificate endorsement in the content area of this position. Can describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to their practice. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Knows the teacher's content area and how to teach it. Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans. Works as a partner with parents, families, and the community. Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc. Participates in and contributes to the teaching profession. Specific visual abilities are also required. The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Anchorage School District employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co‑workers, and the public; as well as the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED). This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information. The Anchorage School District is an equal‑employment opportunity employer. #