Position Title

Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

Per BTA Contract

Job Description

SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

 

 

Anticipated Placement: Rombout Middle School

 

Description: This is a probationary, tenure-track position that begins at the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

• Valid NYS Certification in Social Studies 7-12 required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in the following are required:
  • NYS Learning Standards and curriculum design, delivery, and assessment;
  • Knowledge and/or prior experience with curriculum planning and development of Secondary Social Studies courses;
  • Differentiated instruction to support the needs of diverse learners in the classroom;
  • Community-Centered Learning: Foster strong partnerships with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community organizations by coordinating field experiences and guest speakers;
  • Project-Based and Student-Driven Instruction: Utilize inquiry-based and project-based learning strategies that encourage students to investigate community challenges, develop innovative solutions, collaborate with peers, and apply social studies concepts through hands-on entrepreneurial experiences;
  • Career Readiness and Growth Mindset Development: Support students in goal-setting, reflection, ethical decision-making, and professional skill development by providing constructive feedback;
  • Culturally responsive instructional practices for elementary classrooms;
  • Integration of technology to plan, deliver, and assess student learning;
• Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, required;
• Prior teaching experience preferred;
• Background in Social Studies preferred.

 

NYS Certification Required

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

Rombout Middle School

Additional Information