High School Social Studies Teacher 2026-2027
About The Position
Position Purpose Facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved Social Studies curriculum. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Execute Social Studies curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives Teach knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking Develop standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials Work with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc. Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed Continuously engage in professional learning for the elevation of curriculum delivery Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting of all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures Welcome and encourage parental involvement and ensure effective communication with stakeholders Effectively engage students at high levels to encourage a focus on academics Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning Translate consistently developed lesson plans, and instructional materials into learning experiences that develop pertinent sequential assignments while challenging students Deliver lessons that promote critical and creative thinking and analysis The intent of this job description is to provide a representation description of the types of duties and responsibilities required for this position. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Missouri State Certification in Social Studies or Social Science for 9-12
Nice To Haves
- Reading certification (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Execute Social Studies curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
- Teach knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking
- Develop standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials
- Work with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed
- Continuously engage in professional learning for the elevation of curriculum delivery
- Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting of all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures
- Welcome and encourage parental involvement and ensure effective communication with stakeholders
- Effectively engage students at high levels to encourage a focus on academics
- Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
- Translate consistently developed lesson plans, and instructional materials into learning experiences that develop pertinent sequential assignments while challenging students
- Deliver lessons that promote critical and creative thinking and analysis
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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