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THE STUDENT ALTERNATIVES Social Studies Teacher in Abilene, Texas
Job Overview:
Position Title:Social Studies Teacher Supervised by: Campus Principal
FLSA Classification: Exempt Work Schedule: Full Time, 187 days
Funding Source:Regular
Location:Abilene Campus:221 Oak Street. Abilene, Texas 79602
Mission Statement:The mission of Triumph Public High Schools is to provide quality educational programs in a community-based, non-traditional setting in which teachers are free to be creative and innovative, and students are free to explore their full potential.
Role and Purpose:Do you believe in helping others to Triumph? Are you looking for a place where you can make a difference in the lives of at-risk high school students in a professional, growth-oriented environment? If so, we are looking for you! Triumph Public High Schools is a Texas-based, tuition-free, public charter high school with 9 schools operating in the State of Texas. Founded in 1990 by Mr. Eduardo Gutierrez and operating as The Student Alternatives Program, we rebranded in 2019 to Triumph Public High Schools. We specialize in serving high school students who are placed at-risk in completing their high school education. We believe that every student can and will succeed and we are there to help them every step of the way. Triumph Public High Schools is seeking a dynamic, dedicated and passionate individual with a heart to help at-risk youth, to work at our campus in Abilene, Texas. When you start here, you Triumph here!#TOGETHERWETRIUMPH
Responsibilities:TheSocial Studies Teacher provides students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that enable them to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. They help students develop the skills necessary to be productive members of society. TheSocial Studies Teacher is also responsible for maintaining classroom discipline, documenting attendance and monitoring the academic progress of each student assigned to his or her classroom. TheSocial Studies Teacher will be responsible for the following areas of instruction to students:World Geography,US History Since 1877,World History,US Government,Economics,Psychology,Sociology,Ethnic Studiesand more! This position may require some occasional work on Saturdays, over the summer and some travel within the state of Texas.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree required in the subject area of instructionOR
- Bachelor's Degree with a minor (or the equivalent of a minor) in the subject area of instructionOR
- Bachelors Degree and passed the TExES/ExCET test in the subject areaOR
- Bachelors Degree plus at least one year of teaching in the subject area at the high school level or higher
- A valid Texas teaching certificate in Social Studies is preferred but not required
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required
- Ability to read, write and understand English required
- Required to pass a pre-employment fingerprinting as part of the background check
- Required to submit original college transcripts, service records and credentials within first 30 days of employment
Benefits:
- Employee Health Premium 100% Covered by Employer
- Vision, Dental and Life Insurance Options
- Automatically placed in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
- Paid time off (For Full Time Staff Only)
Pay Range Based on Education, Experience, Certifications and/or Credentials:
Degree Teacher: $42,000 to $50,000 per year Certified Teacher: $47,250 to 55,250 per year
*Annually salary is calculated at a prorated rate from effective date of hire
How to Apply:All applicants should apply online athttps://triumphpublicschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx{target="_blank"}.
Not all applicants will be interviewed. Applicants who are chosen for interviews will be required to complete our online application prior to being interviewed
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