Humanities Instructor(23-24 School Year) Job at Teach in Southwest Colorado
Southwest Open School
Humanities Instructor Job Description
Position Summary: To assist all students in developing skills in the areas of English/Language arts and social studies primarily, but also philosophy and the arts (visual, performance, and media). To work with the humanities team and other content area teachers to promote effective best practices and delivery of literacy and critical thinking across the curriculum.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with high school aged students
- Current Colorado teaching license in either English Language Arts or Social Studies
- Pass criminal background check
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Plan and implement student-centered humanities lessons based on Colorado State Standards, SWOS best practices, and a Project Based Learning model.
- Communicate effectively with students and staff
- Develop an understanding of and practice the SWOS Design Principles
- Work to understand, practice, promote, and teach the principles of SWOSology (Character/SEL Skills)
- Create engaging lessons that develop student critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Collaborate with staff and parents to better understand and meet the needs of all students
- Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students
- Implement IEPs, RtI plans, 504 accommodations as necessary
- Participate in standardized testing as needed; use testing data to support instruction
- Consulting with students, parents, counselor or administration to resolve problems
- Serve as an Advisor for a group of student to advance SWOS culture and support academic growth and post-secondary workforce readiness
- Pursue continuous professional development and growth germane to humanities instruction, curriculum development, and/or character education
- Promote an understanding and appreciation for diverse populations
- Plan and accompany students on class field work outings
- Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Maintain physical, mental, and emotional balance.
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