7th Grade Social Studies Teacher **Anticipated**

POSITION:               7^th Grade Social Studies **Anticipated**           

LOCATION:             Mt. Ararat Middle School

HOURS/STATUS:    School Year 2024-2025

DEADLINE:             Open Until Filled

TO APPLY:              https://link75.schoolspring.com/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• General classroom responsibilities with major focus on teaching Social Studies on a 7th Grade Team.
• Work in a team-oriented environment to design engaging student-centered lessons based on clear Learning Targets and Learning Goals.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Support a growth mindset in the classroom including how to learn from mistakes, persevere, manage impulsivity and develop grit.
• Use assessment data to find a student’s readiness level so they can be met where they are and advanced in their learning using feedback effectively.
• Participate in professional development in curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Support non-instructional duties.
• Other duties as per Teacher contract.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated knowledge in the Common Core State Standards and Maine Learning Results.
• Experience teaching Social Studies with an understanding of the Teacher's College Workshop Model.
• Knowledge in the unique needs of the young adolescent and middle level philosophy.
• Experienced in a 1:1 computing environment, including how to effectively use technology as an input source for knowledge.
• An understanding of a learner-centered proficiency-based education.
• An understanding of the Response to Intervention (RTI) model of student growth and support.
• Proven ability to function as a contributing member of a team.
• Current State of Maine ELA Teaching Certification.

MSAD No 75 is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)