Social Studies - Civics - Social Studies Teacher

Job Title: Social Studies

• Civics

• Social Studies Teacher
  Category: High School Teaching

Phoenix-Talent School District #4 is seeking applications for the position of:
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER - Phoenix High School

Individuals wishing to apply for this position should submit a completed application, resume, letter of interest, 3 letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts by going to Online Application Portal. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@phoenix.k12.or.us.

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

REPORTS TO: Building Administrators

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This 1.0 FTE position begins August 21, 2024.

COMPENSATION & BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

190-day per year contract
6 paid holidays per year
$46,571 to $92,561, DOE and education.
Family medical & pharmacy, dental and vision insurance
HSA options
Life insurance/AD&D employer paid
Flex spending accounts for medical and day care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Sick leave, Personal leave, and Family leave
PTS #4 pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution
Optional supplemental TSA retirement plans available (403b and 457b)

JOB DESCRIPTION: To teach high school Social Studies to students in grades 9-12.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Oregon Secondary or Pre-K through Grade 12 teaching license with Social Studies endorsement.
Must be highly qualified under the federal definition.
Must demonstrate a growth mindset and willingness to embrace open access to rigorous coursework.
Preference may be given to those trained/experienced, or willing to be trained in teaching A/P History and/or an International Baccalaureate
Preference may be given to those bilingual in Spanish and English.
Physical demands needed: ability to communicate with students, co-workers, and the public; ability to communicate over the telephone; ability to respond to telephone, bells, students, co-workers, etc.; ability to respond to classroom disturbances, visual cues, student requests, etc.; ability to operate office equipment; ability to carry or lift light loads (25 lbs).

All applicants will be considered carefully. Those candidates selected for interviews will be notified shortly after the closing date. Applicants are asked not to call for interviews. All applicants will be notified when the position is filled.
Phoenix-Talent School District #4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in accordance with Federal and State Legislation, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, or marital status, physical or mental disability in employment practices or education programs. If you need special accommodations because of a disability, please contact the personnel office at 535-1517 Voice/TDD.

Any offer of employment made by Phoenix-Talent Schools is contingent upon satisfactory results of criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.