Social Studies Teacher - Middle School

DeKalb Co Central United School District•Waterloo, IN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

We are DeKalb! DeKalb County Central United School District is committed to preparing students today for the world of tomorrow. Our mission is to develop students as critical thinkers, communicators, and collaborators who can adapt and persevere with empathy and integrity in an ever-changing world. Every member of our team is a valuable resource in this pursuit of excellence, and we are currently seeking a Social Studies Teacher at DeKalb Middle School! This position is for the 2026/2027 school year. Your day to day: Under direction, you will teach and instruct students in grades 6 through 8 in the subject of social studies. Plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational program for middle school students. You will utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines. Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing students, including but not limited to, lectures, demonstrations, discussions, lectures, and laboratory experiences. Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids. Provide instruction in citizenship and other subject matter specified by legal mandate, district policy, and administrative regulations. Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of students from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity. Assess student's skills to determine their needs and develop teaching plans. Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance student educational opportunities. Provide group and individual instruction to motivate students, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities. Maintain appropriate standards of student behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures. Review, analyze, evaluate, and report student academic, social, and emotional growth. Prepare, administer, score, record, and report the results of criterion referenced tests, and the results of group standardized tests in evaluating student growth and progress. Counsel, confer with and communicate with parents, school, and district personnel regarding student progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program. Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate student learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities. Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities.

Requirements

You have worked hard to obtain a Bachelor’s degree with an academic major or minor in subjects commonly taught in secondary grade levels.
You possess a license as a teacher in social studies content area.
You have successfully completed student teaching at an accredited college or university.
You are a creative thinker and problem solver, an excellent communicator with strong collaboration skills and are a team player.
You have excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask.
You are able to provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment.
You have the ability to communicate cooperatively and constructively with students, parents, and fellow staff members in a multicultural environment.
You have demonstrated proficient use of technology.

Responsibilities

Teach and instruct students in grades 6 through 8 in the subject of social studies.
Plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational program for middle school students.
Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing students, including but not limited to, lectures, demonstrations, discussions, lectures, and laboratory experiences.
Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids.
Provide instruction in citizenship and other subject matter specified by legal mandate, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of students from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.
Assess student's skills to determine their needs and develop teaching plans.
Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance student educational opportunities.
Provide group and individual instruction to motivate students, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
Maintain appropriate standards of student behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
Review, analyze, evaluate, and report student academic, social, and emotional growth.
Prepare, administer, score, record, and report the results of criterion referenced tests, and the results of group standardized tests in evaluating student growth and progress.
Counsel, confer with and communicate with parents, school, and district personnel regarding student progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.
Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate student learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities.
Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities.