SY 2026-2027 Middle School Social Studies Teacher (7th grade) at Gestalt Community Schools

, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lesson Planning, Standards-Based Assessment, Data Analysis, Intervention Planning, Technology Integration, Project-Based Learning, Curriculum Delivery, Scholar Motivation, Parent Communication, Co-Teaching, IEP Implementation, Team Collaboration, Professional Development, Digital Content Use, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Description Gestalt Community Schools is a system of K--12 college--preparatory charter schools in targeted Tennessee communities. GCS schools provide strong academic outcomes for their scholars through initiatives including meaningful community involvement. GCS catalyzes community leadership to help revitalize the neighborhood as it operates its schools in that community. Instead of debating whether education impacts the community or vice versa, GCS believes that the most effective method to support student achievement is an integration of education and community (a true "gestalt"). Gestalt Community School teachers design weekly lessons plans, develop standards-based assessments, analyze assessment data, and create intervention plans to meet our scholars' needs. In addition, GCS teachers integrate technology effectively in the classrooms and implement project-based learning. Responsibilities include: 1. Creating lesson plans 2. Teaching scholars a common core based curriculum 3. Integrating technology into lessons and plans 4. Motivating scholars towards achievement 5. Meeting with parents regarding performance and conduct 6. Developing scholar improvement plans 7. Working with special educators in a co-teaching model for students with IEP plans 8. Work planning with school and network teams 9. Attending weekly required professional development training 10. Create and review student assessments 11. Tutoring students/other duties as assigned Requirements • Holds a current TN teaching license in History with appropriate endorsement codes (Required) • Have a bachelor’s degree or higher. • Proven track record of academic success as evident in TVAAS, state assessments, and value ad data. (Preferred) • Hold the belief that all students can learn at high academic levels. • Uses digital content, technology integration, and project-based learning in a highly proficient manner. • Have the ability to work in an extended day environment. • Have the ability to teach in an inclusion environment with a co-teacher. • Good communication and written skills required. • A team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Teachers are responsible for designing weekly lesson plans based on common core standards, developing and analyzing assessments, and creating intervention plans to meet student needs. Key duties also involve integrating technology, implementing project-based learning, and collaborating with school teams.