Job Abstract

St. Bernard High School has a Social Studies Teacher opening for the 2024-2025 school year in World & US History, Government, and Economics. The successful candidate must demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of the content areas and be able to engage students using a wide variety of teaching strategies. The candidate must be highly skilled at planning, organizing, and developing a curriculum to meet all learners’ needs. The candidate will also effectively collaborate with colleagues to integrate the Social Studies department goals and the school mission.

The Exciting Next Chapter for St. Bernard High School
Over the next several years, St. Bernard High School is embarking on an audacious and exciting re-imagining of what it means to be an effective high school, given the dynamic higher education and economic factors that young people face today.

This reimaging is informed by a recently completed strategic plan that calls for a best-in-sector approach to instruction, curriculum, co–curricular programs, and a rich, robust student life that promises to position St. Bernard High School as one of the pre-eminent schools of choice in the Los Angeles area over the next few years.
To learn more about SBHS please visit our website at www.stbernardhs.org.

JOB DUTIES
– Develops and implements a standards-aligned History/Government/Economics curriculum
Promotes a classroom environment that is conducive to individualized and/or small-group instruction and student learning
– Develops standards-aligned lesson plans and instructional materials for the subject area and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction
– Designs learning activities to demonstrate the relevance of Social Studies to everyday life, with a particular focus on developing Social Studies habits of mind that are transferrable beyond Social Studies class
– Conducts ongoing standards-aligned formative assessments of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, and conducts individual and small group instruction as needed
– Uses standardized test scores (STAR) and/or other normed data on student learning to shift practice, if needed, in order to better serve the learning needs of our student
– Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings or by conducting research
– Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
– Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees
– Function as a role model by motivating students to maximize their potential while maintaining approachability.
– Attend school events to better understand student interests and personalities outside of the regular classroom, build strong mentoring relationships with students
– Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Application Process

Qualified applicants are encouraged to email SBHS President Casey Yeazel (cyeazel@stbernardhs.org) the following:

Subject: “Social Studies Teacher Open Position”

Cover letter discussing how qualifications and experience translate to potential success at SBHS (please include previous Social Studies courses taught).

Resume/CV including three professional references.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required
Teaching credential single subject Social Studies (preferred, but not required)
Effective interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with students, parents, and school personnel.
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and complete them by due dates.
Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.
Must demonstrate sensitivity towards students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with teenagers and their parents.
Ability to maintain files accurately, on paper and in software programs (aeries, canvas, Google Classroom)

Wage Range