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High School Social Studies Teacher

Herron Classical Schools
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High School Social Studies Teacher  

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Full-time

Indianapolis, IN • Instruction

Description

Title: High School Social Studies Teacher 

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA: Exempt

Campus: Herron Riverside High School

Department: Instruction

Reports To: Head of School

Managing Employees: No

Salary Range: Commensurate upon experience

 

Job Description

Herron-Riverside High School, a highly-rated high school in the Herron Classical Schools network in Indianapolis, has a full-time position open to teach social studies starting in the fall of 2025.  We invite candidates with licensure in any of the following licensed areas:

  • Economics 5-12
  • Business 5-12
  • CTE: Business Services & Technology 5-12
  • CTE: Business & Information Technology 5-12
  • CTE: Marketing 5-12
  • Government & Citizenship 5-12
  • Historical Perspectives 5-12

 

Reach out to Jordyn Cole, Social Studies Department Chair, and Emanuel Harper, Head of School, with questions at jcole@herronclassical.org and eharper@herronriverside.org. 

 

Job Responsibilities  

  • Meet and instruct assigned classes at times designated. 
  • Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
  • Together with students, set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
  • Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to differentiate instruction and meet student needs.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure connections across the curriculum.
  • Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 
  • Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and policies. 
  • Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning student academic and behavioral progress.
  • Attend scheduled faculty meetings, professional development meetings, and other sessions as determined by the Administration and Executive Leadership Team. 
  • This includes Mandatory attendance at the annual Symposium (a day-long professional development determined by the administration).  The date of this event is listed on the Master Calendar.
  • Attend evening events that include but may not be limited to Parent Orientation, Meet the Teacher Night, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and Open Houses.  The dates of these events are listed on the Master Calendar.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

Benefits of Employment at Herron

Competitive market wages. Full-time employees are offered benefits through Herron Classical Schools that include; medical insurance through ICHRA marketplace, dental, vision & life insurance through United HealthCare; 403b retirement contributions through T. Rowe Price, and employer match up to 5%, optional employee health savings account contributions, short-term & long-term disability, and generous paid vacation & sick days.

 

Herron Classical Schools Overview

Herron Classical Schools operates two high schools – Herron High School and Riverside High School – and Herron Preparatory Academy, eventually serving grades kindergarten through 8th grade. Herron Classical Schools is incredibly proud of our network and our scholars. And, based on the data shared in the US News and World Report National Public-School Rankings for 2024, the rankings we received are a testament to our work paying off. In these rankings, of which 17,655 schools throughout the nation were ranked, based on our performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well we prepare students for college, we earned the following rankings:

  • Herron High School and Herron-Riverside ranked #1 and #2 Charter High Schools in Indianapolis.
  • Herron High School continues to be highly ranked since our first graduating class in 2010 and is currently ranked #316 in the nation
  • Herron High School ranked #2 in the state for College Readiness.
  • Herron High School placed in the top 2% of public schools nationwide in the following:
    • #2 in Indianapolis/Metro Area High Schools
    • #5 in Indiana High Schools
    • #73 in Charter High Schools
  • Herron-Riverside was ranked in the top 35% of public schools.Requirements
  • Bachelor Degree in specified field
  • 3 years experience
  • Positive outlook 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Clear communication skills
  • Organization skills
  • High level of proficiency
  • Efficiency and accuracy to meet deadlines.

 

Diversity & Inclusion – Embracing a Culture of Respect

Diversity and inclusion are integral to Herron Classical Schools’ mission and are embedded in its Core Values. By building a culture of respect and trust through relationships with people and ideas, HCS believes that a highly intentional diversity enriches our community. HCS is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are embraced, respected, and valued.

Equity Statement

Herron Classical Schools, through action and in partnership with families and community, will uphold the values, policies, and practices that promote cultural competence. We are committed to eliminating biased institutional structures, hiring practices, and practices that affect student learning and achievement. We will embrace and empower students and staff in their individual identities to establish and sustain human dignity, justice, equitable treatment, and inclusiveness in the classroom and workplace. Link to full Equity Statement 

Non-discrimination Statement

Herron Classical Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local, state, or federal law in the administration of its educational policies, behavior policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, food service, hiring practices, and athletic or other school-administered programs.

Herron Classical Schools abides by the Indiana Civil Rights Laws (I.C. 22-9-1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USCS § 12101,et.seq.). Complaints regarding acts of sexual discrimination or harassment in violation of Title IX requirements should be filed with Herron Classical Schools Title IX Coordinator by filling out a Report of Harassment form available from Student Services or any school administrator. Inquiries regarding compliance by Herron Classical Schools with Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Herron Classical Schools, 110 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 111 North Canal Street, Suite 1053, Chicago, IL 60606-7204.