Social Studies Teacher (XCEL Academy) - 1.0 FTE

Vacancy Details Title Social Studies Teacher (XCEL Academy) - 1.
0 FTE School/Building Oshkosh West High School Number of Openings 1 URL N/A Close Date (11:59 p.
m.
Central) Open until filled Contact Name Lewis Malczewski Title Principal Email lewis.
malczewski@oshkosh.
k12.
wi.
us Phone (920) 424-4090 Position Details Position Start Date 8/22/2024 Salary/Wage 24-25 Salary Matrix Appointment Type Full Time Description This position is for the XCEL Academy, a unique learning community of around 60 freshmen and sophomores, designed to assist in a successful transition to high school.
Students invited to the program are selected based on academic and social-emotional data that shows they would benefit from additional support to transition successfully to high school.
In the XCEL Academy, students experience a unique classroom setting where literacy, relationships, and personalized instruction are prioritized.
The curriculum is interdisciplinary and taught by a team of four core teachers.
A teacher in the XCEL academy should have the drive and ability to cultivate and maintain multi-year relationships with freshman and sophomore students.
The ideal candidate must also have a willingness to integrate with the other core subjects, while emphasizing literacy.
They will be expected to work as part of a collaborative team and actively support their team teacher and students during other lessons.
Flexibility in both planning and instruction is a must.
Geography certification, or willingness to add Geography certification, preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS: 1.
Current Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction certification in areas taught.
2.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
* Interest or experience in at-risk and project based learning preferred PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.
Perform teaching duties in a professional manner.
2.
Establish rapport with staff.
3.
Apply/incorporate district curriculum guides and use Board of Education approved goals and objectives.
4.
Develop goals, objectives and daily lesson plans with Board of Education approved curriculum.
5.
Plan for ongoing assessment of student performance.
6.
Include recent references, media and materials with help from specialists.
7.
Stress basic/essential concepts and facts.
8.
Utilize accurate materials and examples.
9.
Specify learning objectives.
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Teach to objectives.
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Provide effective learning activities and experiences.
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Provide feedback to students and parents.
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Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter.
14.
Provide closure to lessons and activities.
15.
Evaluate student progress and follow district Board of Education approved reporting guidelines.
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Maintain the physical environment provided in ways that are safe and conducive to instruction and learning.
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Demonstrate effective classroom management and communicate with parents and administration regarding discipline problems.
18.
Direct activities in an orderly fashion.
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Follow Board of Education approved policies and administrative guidelines.
20.
When applicable, implement State of Wisconsin standards/mandates, (i.
e.
, integrate computer literacy, economic education, health education, environmental education, guidance, drug and alcohol prevention, education for employment, and safety education into all areas of the curriculum).
21.
Participate in faculty meetings and other relevant meetings (department head, grade level, subject area, etc.
).
22.
If applicable, administer group standardized tests as needed and utilize results to improve instruction and monitor student outcomes.
23.
Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays of student work, bulletin boards, and other interest areas.
24.
Have conferences with parents as needed.
25.
Attend parent-teacher organization meetings as necessary.
26.
Participate in development and implementation of district and school improvement projects.
27.
Emphasize higher order thinking skills.
28.
Such other duties as may be determined by the administrative staff within parameters of the master agreement, Board of Education policies, state statutes, and administrative rules.
Candidate Requirements Years of Experience 0 Degree Bachelor Licenses Geography Social Studies Additional Requirements Resume Letters of Recommendation Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications