Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationPima Partnership High School - Tucson, AZPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeTravel PercentageNoneJob ShiftDayJob CategoryEducationDescriptionWe are looking for a full time Social Studies Teacher to join the team at Pima Partnership High School.Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree. Highly qualified standards in Social Studies. Current SEI endorsement (Structured English Immersion) preferred.Duties and Responsibilities:Reports to PrincipalImplements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiencesIdentifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement. Maintains effective and efficient record keeping proceduresProvides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning processCommunicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basisCollaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environmentModels professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classificationEstablishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools, as measured by Academy district/school survey resultsAssumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goalsDemonstrates gains in student performanceParticipates in training and presentations about online teachingMeets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinatingAll work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planningPerforms other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisorRequirements:Must meet highly qualified standards in Social StudiesSEI Endorsement PreferredAZ Teaching Certificate PreferredKnowledge of students in a learning environmentBi-Lingual in Spanish preferredDemonstrates strong work ethic to achieve academy goals Highly developed analytical skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong presentation and facilitation skills.Ability to be a self starter and take initiativeAccepts responsibility and is self-motivated Ability to multi-task and have time management skills Experience working with youthStrong verbal and writing skillsProficient in interpreting raw data into graphs or other visual aidsAbility to be a team playerOnce trained, possess the ability to complete projects independentlyAbility to maintain effective working relationships with people of varied social, cultural and educational backgroundsAbility to perform recurring tasks while maintaining a standard of excellence at all timesExcellent overall computers skills including Microsoft Office, databases, and spreadsheetsAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formAbility to work a flexible work schedule, including some evenings, and weekendsMust be able to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license and become insurableMust be able to obtain or current certification in Standard First Aid and CPRMust be able to obtain a Fingerprint clearance cardExcellent Benefits Include:Health, Dental and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort and Long Term DisabilityInsuranceArizona State Retirement EmployerEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending AccountsSupplemental InsuranceEmployee Wellness ProgramAdditional Requirements:Must be 21 years of age (insurance requirement) and possess a valid AZ driver's license with a "clean" or "acceptable" driving record.lThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met, or are encountered, by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must, on a daily basis, lift and/or move up to 20 pounds several times a day. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.We look forward to hearing from you!Pima Prevention Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment with regards to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or any status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job-related factors.