SY24-25 PER SESSION VACANCY NOTICE # 1128: Teacher - Justice Resource Center Constitution Works Summer 2024 (Office of Student Pathways)
- Posted Date: Apr 17, 2024 Deadline: Jun 16, 2024
Job Details
(CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PROGRAMMATIC APPROVAL; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)
POSITION:
POSITION: 20 NYC middle school or high school social studies teachers/Summer Institute (Summer 2024 component; June dates to be advertised separately); NOTE: All 3 days are mandatory.
LOCATION:
Day 1 and Day 2:
US Federal Courthouse
40 Foley Square
New York City
Day 3:
Hybrid remote via Zoom
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a high school or middle school certified and appointed social studies teacher. Prior law cluster program participants have priority.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The Constitution Works (TCW) is a comprehensive study of our Federal Court system and the First Amendment. This program is open to all high school and middle social studies teachers teaching American History, PIG, government, law, and other related classes. Teachers of ELL social studies are encouraged to apply. Must be willing to implement instructional materials and lessons from the sessions; must be willing to attend all 3-day summer sessions; must be willing to have students participate in the performance-based assessment (mock Supreme Court role play hearing). Must agree to participate in a teacher pre/post survey. Teachers must commit to all 3 days (June 27, 28, and July 1, 2024) and a 1-day follow-up session during the fall semester of the new school year.
At least three (3) years of satisfactory (Highly Effective/Effective) experience within the NYCDOE.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teachers will be responsible for attending all 6 hours of each professional development session; must agree to use TCW materials in the classroom and must have students participate in a culminating mock Supreme Court hearing. Free class sets of materials will be provided. Teachers and students will be invited to the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District, where JRC staff will facilitate your student's mock Supreme Court hearing. Teachers will be required to attend a follow-up PD session during the school year. Teachers must attend all 3 days of sessions. No exceptions. This TCW PD will focus on the free speech and freedom of peaceful assembly clauses of the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
WORK SCHEDULE:
July 1, 2024. 9:00 am-2:00 pm (Fall date to be determined)
Hours up to, but not limited to the approximate number of hours listed. Additional hours may be granted upon the approval of the hiring manager.
SALARY:
Per Session rates as per the relevant union/organization of the advertised title (Collective Bargaining Agreement). Contingent upon funding availability and programmatic approval.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Send application: OP 175, copy of resume, and cover letter by June 16, 2024, to jrcinfo@schools.nyc.gov
PLEASE INCLUDE THE ABOVE CIRCULAR NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION
If you have any questions about this activity, please e-mail jrcinfo@schools.nyc.gov
Please visit the New York City Department of Education website for more information on per session opportunities: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/careers/other-jobs-in-schools/per-session-jobs
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