High School Social Studies Teacher, Social Studies (RX) endorsement required, 7-12 or 6-12 grade level, up to 1.0 FTE, 2026/27 school year

Traverse City Area Public Schools • Traverse City, MI

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About The Position

This is a high school Social Studies teacher posting with site to be determined (Central High School, West Senior High School or TC High School) for the 2026/27 school year. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. In-Person Interviews will begin in Spring 2026. High School Social Studies (History, Economics, Civics, Personal Finance, etc.) courses. Click here to see a day in the life of a TCAPS teacher! TCEA Employee Group TCEA Master Agreement TCEA Employee Benefits The s tarting salary is based upon the previous number of years of teaching experience. Any part-time part-time position (less than 1.0 FTE) will be prorated to the appropriate FTE. General Summary: The High School Teacher assists students in learning the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. The High School Teacher reports to the building principal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education required or alternative route to teaching certification program required.
• Must be highly qualified in the subject matter assigned.
• Must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with secondary (6-12 or 7-12) Social Studies (RX) endorsement area.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate success in area of application.

Nice To Haves

• Additional endorsement areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and, in harmony with the goals, established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists, as required.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Supervises classroom, students and volunteers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• TCEA Employee Benefits
• The s tarting salary is based upon the previous number of years of teaching experience.
• Any part-time part-time position (less than 1.0 FTE) will be prorated to the appropriate FTE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time