Full Time History/Social Studies Teaching Position

 Full Time History/Social Studies Teaching Position 

Summary: Full-time History (RC)  and/or Social Studies (RX) Teacher with state of MI certification 0r equivalent to instruct students in the Washtenaw Educational Options Consortium at Washtenaw International High School (9th - 12th grade). 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:

Assume History, Social Studies Teacher responsibilities including:

• Work collaborative and positively with diverse students, families, and staff to promote strong academic achievement for all students

• Work collaboratively with department colleagues to develop instruction, curriculum, and assessments aligned with inquiry-based, constructivist learning that promotes equity and social justice

• Develop engaging, student-centered lessons and units that include trauma-informed practices and equity-focused curriculum

• Engage in learning and modeling cultural proficiency and restorative practices 

• Develop classroom culture that promotes a growth mindset using standards based learning practices

• Communicate regularly via email, google classroom, and in person, with students, staff, and families to promote student achievement for all students, especially underserved students and families

• Work collaboratively with the Student Support Team to support students and develop plans of support

• Work collaboratively with the administrative team to develop interventions and supports for student concerns with academic, social, and emotional needs

• Participate in Professional Development relevant to the International Baccalaureate and Cultural Proficiency, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Training.  

• Implement standards based learning and mastery based learning school-wide policies and practices. 

• Other duties as assigned by the principal. 

Daily work schedule 7:25 am-3:15 pm in person

Meet instructional and compliance of the International Baccalaureate program.

Qualifications: Valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate with necessary endorsement(s) RC and/or RX, CC equivalent).  Secondary International Baccalaureate teaching experience preferred.  Candidates with experience with Equity, Inclusion, and Trauma Informed Practices preferred.  

Education and/or Experience: Qualification and certification to teach content area, qualification and interest in sponsoring co-curricular activities.

Language Skills: Highly proficient in written and verbal communication with a particular emphasis on subject area specific competence and interpersonal communications.

Technical Skills: Ability to use computer technology for research, data management, communication and other instruction.  Experience with Google classroom, Google Drive, Turnitin.com, and Power School preferred.   

Reasoning Ability: Highly proficient in subject area reasoning, problem solving, organizational dynamics and emotional intelligence.

Physical Demands: Capability to perform duties normally associated with secondary teaching. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work Environment: School building consisting of office space, classrooms and specialty facilities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials of this job. 

Salary: To be determined based on experience and qualifications.  Salary ranging from $44,000 to $87,000 based on the WEOC salary scale/bands. 

Position Starting Date: 

Contact: Nhu Do, Principal, Washtenaw International High School (nhudo@wihi.org) 

Application Procedure: Email nhudo@wihi.org with resume and interest letter.  

Deadline: Until filled

It is the policy and commitment of the Washtenaw Education Consortium not to discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion or handicap in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment policies in accommodations with the Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments executive order 11245 as amended. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all other pertinent State and Federal regulations.

Washtenaw International High School is an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy- a commitment to high quality, challenging, International education that (this school) believes is important for our students. Only schools authorized by the IB organization can offer any of its three academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) or the Diploma Programme (DP).