High School MPX Humanities Teacher

Salary Range: $54,630 – $114,862 annually based on degree and student contact hours

JOB SUMMARY

Requires an experienced, student-centered, and innovative Humanities teacher for project-based instruction both within and outside the Mid-Pacific Exploratory Program (MPX). Teachers are responsible for covering core concepts from two traditional disciplines during one longer, double-scheduled period through a problem/project-based learning approach. Specific teaching assignments will include teaching MPX Humanities (which encompasses both Language Arts and Social Studies) courses and various high school courses, depending on experience. Essential to this role is the ability to utilize all resources available to establish a cooperative relationship with parents, colleagues, administrators, and community members to support each student's opportunity to learn and grow in educational and life experiences. This position includes active participation in the school's operation to support our unwavering commitment to the principles of deeper learning. This position reports to the Middle and High School Assistant Principal for Academics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Design authentic, experiential, and interdisciplinary experiences for students, including project- and/or challenge-based learning strategies.
• Formulate questions that motivate students to learn independently and in collaborative groups.
• Work with community organizations to leverage student learning and create real-world applications and audiences for student work.
• Incorporate educational technology into lesson design to enhance student learning.
• Teach competencies and skills using standards set by the MPX department, school, and external examining bodies.
• Incorporate differentiation and varied strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.

• Bachelor's degree in Humanities or related field.
• Valid teaching certification.
• Experience in teaching Humanities courses.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and community members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.