Social Science Teacher
About The Position
The Social Sciences Teacher provides quality instruction and meaningful learning experiences that develop students’ understanding of history, government, geography, economics, and related social sciences. The position promotes critical thinking, civic responsibility, historical understanding, and analysis of information and perspectives. The teacher works closely with students, staff, administration, parents, and community members of Seaman Schools. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with district curriculum and applicable Kansas educational standards; assesses student progress and provides feedback; differentiates instruction and provides accommodations; and maintains a positive, inclusive, structured classroom environment. The role also includes student supervision, accurate recordkeeping, collaboration with families and school personnel, participation in professional development and school activities, and compliance with district policies and applicable professional standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Kansas teaching license with the appropriate endorsement required for the position.
- Knowledge of social sciences content, curriculum development, and effective instructional practices.
- Ability to teach historical concepts, government, geography, economics, and related subject matter.
- Knowledge of effective instructional strategies, student assessment, and classroom management.
- Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout classrooms and school facilities as required.
- Ability to use computers, instructional technology, and other classroom equipment needed to perform assigned duties.
- Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels, frequent interruptions, and large groups of students.
- Ability to maintain emotional control and exercise sound judgment in stressful situations.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move instructional materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds as required.
- Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching, student teaching, or related educational experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement engaging social sciences instruction aligned with district curriculum and applicable Kansas educational standards.
- Teach history, government, geography, economics, citizenship, and other assigned social sciences courses.
- Promote critical thinking, historical inquiry, civic engagement, research, and evidence-based reasoning.
- Use primary and secondary sources, discussions, projects, instructional technology, and other appropriate materials to support learning.
- Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate accommodations to meet individual student needs.
- Assess student progress through formative and summative assessments, maintain accurate records, and provide constructive and timely feedback.
- Establish and maintain a positive, inclusive, structured classroom environment that encourages respectful discussion and participation.
- Manage student behavior and supervise students during instruction and other school-related activities.
- Facilitate discussions of historical, cultural, civic, and contemporary issues objectively, respectfully, and appropriately.
- Collaborate with school personnel, families, administrators, and community partners to support student success and educational experiences.
- Maintain instructional documentation and communicate with parents and staff.
- Manage instructional materials, equipment, and assigned classroom facilities appropriately.
- Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, district activities, and other assigned responsibilities.
- Follow district policies, safety procedures, applicable laws, professional standards, and the Kansas Educator Code of Conduct.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Building Principal that are consistent with the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
