Social Studies Teacher - Spec Ed Preferred

Middle School Social Studies TeacherTerms of Employment: 10 month position - temporary position if hired after contractual start dateReports to: Building PrincipalSalary: Current Teacher salary scheduleMinimum Qualifications: Meets certification requirements of the State of Delaware for secondary Social StudiesMeets certification requirements of the State of Delaware for special education (Exceptional Child Spec Ed K-12) - preferredStrong content knowledge of secondary Social Studies and special education (preferred)Successful completion of Praxis II exam. Teacher who is designated Highly Qualified in Secondary Social Studies preferred.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Teach Social Studies to students in Grade 8Dual certification preferred in special educationWorks cooperatively with all staff and parentsPlans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the studentsPrepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superiorEncourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behaviorStrives to implement by instruction and action the district's mission statementMaintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulationWith notice and consistent with employment commitments, is available to students and parents, within reason, for educational related purposes outside the instructional dayPerforms other duties as assignedPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and/or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Standard Requirements:Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employmentTuberculin Test and physicalMandatory Direct Deposit of paycheckApplication Procedures:Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated above.A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required.Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io