SY Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Overview

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. GCS believes that the most effective method to support student achievement is an integration of education and community (a true "gestalt").

• Design weekly lesson plans
• Develop standards-based assessments
• Analyze assessment data and create intervention plans to meet scholars  needs
• Integrate technology effectively in the classroom
• Implement project-based learning
• Meet with parents regarding performance and conduct
• Develop scholar improvement plans
• Collaborate with special educators in a co-teaching model for students with IEP plans
• Work with school and network teams
• Attend weekly required professional development training
• Create and review student assessments
• Tutor students; perform other duties as assigned

• 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)
• Belief that all students can learn at high academic levels
• Proficient in digital content use, technology integration, and project-based learning
• Ability to work in an extended day environment
• Ability to teach in an inclusion environment with a co-teacher
• Good communication and written skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Education Administration Programs

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