Middle School Social Studies - Vacancy ID: 144776

The Waterford Graded School District is seeking applicants for a teacher for Middle School Social Studies beginning in August 2020. Required Qualifications: • Candidate should possess a passion for middle level education that develops relationships with students and fosters a love for learning in them. Candidate should also demonstrate background/experience with social studies, technology, formative assessment, differentiation and sound classroom instruction. Effective communication and collaboration traits with parents, staff and administration are important. • WI DPI: Certifications considered: Code 1088, 1701 with the grade levels to include 6th-8th Teacher Expectations: • Prepare and deliver meaningful and engaging lesson plans, interventions, enrichment, remediation, advising and assessments which have academic rigor. • Hold themselves and their students to high standards for achievement and success academically, behaviorally and socially • Commit to student growth and achievement by the tracking and use of the state, district and formative assessments • Analyze data with students and the learning community to set individual learning plans as well as overall team goals • Incorporate technology into daily teaching • Reflect on their own teaching and use learning communities to create their personal cycle of growth and development as a teacher and community member • Are open to feedback from the learning community taking advice, corrections, direction and support in the spirit of continuous improvement • Know and learn each student’s needs, skills, abilities as well as challenges; be able to identify when a student needs an intervention or assistance from yourself or another professional and make the appropriate referral • Actively participate in required meetings and all professional duties • Co-plan and co-teach as determined by principal • Support the mission, vision and values of the Waterford Graded School District • Foster an environment and culture which promotes learning, respect, trust and responsibility • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally • Commitment to the belief that all children can learn • Strong content-area knowledge • A mindset focused on growth, and willing to accept feedback and improve upon instructional strategies and classroom management skills.