Position Type:
High School Teaching
Date Posted:
4/12/2024
Location:
Dexter High School
Date Available:
2024/2025 School Year
Closing Date:
04/26/2024/Until filled
District:
Dexter Community Schools - website
2024/2025 School Year
POSITION: Social Studies and Economics Teacher
INTERNAL POSTING DATE: April 12, 2024
INTERNAL CLOSING DATE: April 19, 2024
POSTING DEADLINE: April 26, 2024/Until filled
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a full-time Social Studies and Economics teacher to join our team at Dexter High School. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching students and will be responsible for creating a positive and engaging learning environment for our students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must be able to articulate the school and district goals regarding social studies, economics, and secondary educational program to staff, students and parents
- Plan, organize and administer social studies instruction in compliance with guidelines determined by administration, state and federal guidelines
- Incorporate language, writing and critical thinking skills utilizing the course of study adopted by the district
- Develop clear and appropriate lesson plans
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
- Evaluate academic growth and record appropriate data to provide accurate and constructive feedback to students and parents as necessary
- Cooperate with other staff members to identify student needs
- Maintain professional competence through district provided professional development
- Follows Board Policies and building procedures
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be Secondary Certified with an endorsement in both Social Studies and Economics
- Must hold a valid Teaching Certificate
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff
Method of Application
Internal candidates - Must submit a letter of interest to Melanie Nowak at nowakm@dexterschools.org and Barb Leonard at leonardb@dexterschools.org by 4:00 PM on the internal closing date.
External candidates - Must complete the online application located on the Dexter Community Schools website.
NOTE: This position will be posted internal and external at the same time. No external candidates will be considered until all internal obligations have been met.
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER