What are the responsibilities and job description for the JUNIOR HIGH SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER position at Junior High?
Position Summary
The Social Studies teacher at Greensburg Junior High School provides rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in history, geography, civics, and economics to students in grades 7–8. The teacher designs engaging learning experiences that develop historical thinking, civic literacy, and critical analysis skills while nurturing curiosity about the world and its peoples. This position operates within a block schedule and may include co-teaching assignments in support of inclusive programming.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction and Curriculum
- Plan and deliver daily instruction aligned to Indiana Academic Standards for social studies
- Design instructional units that develop historical thinking skills, including sourcing, contextualization, corroboration, and close reading of primary and secondary sources
- Implement close-reading strategies and evidence-based writing tasks
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with IEPs, 504 plans, and English learners
- Utilize data from formative and summative assessments to drive instructional decisions
- Participate and collaborate with special education staff as assigned
- Integrate technology purposefully to extend and deepen learning
Assessment and Data
- Develop, administer, and analyze a variety of formative and summative assessments
- Maintain accurate and timely grade records in the student information system
- Use ILEARN and benchmark data to inform instructional priorities
- Participate in collaborative data review and professional learning community (PLC) meetings
Classroom Environment and Culture
- Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured classroom environment
- Build positive relationships with students grounded in high expectations and mutual respect
- Implement Tier 1 PBIS practices and GJHS school-wide expectations consistently
- Foster a classroom culture where students take intellectual risks and develop as independent readers and writers
Professional Responsibilities
- Participate actively in PLCs, department meetings, faculty meetings, and professional development
- Communicate proactively with parents/guardians regarding student progress and concerns
- Collaborate with counselors, administrators, and support staff to address the whole-child needs of students
- Fulfill other duties as assigned by the principal
Qualifications
- Valid Indiana teaching license with content area endorsement in social studies (grades 5–9 or 5–12)
- Bachelor's degree in social studies, education, or closely related field
- Demonstrated knowledge of Indiana Academic Standards for social studies
- Commitment to high expectations and equity for all students