What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Studies Teacher - Anticipated Opening - Perry High School position at Perry Local Schools, Perry, OH?
- Comprehensive Social Studies 7-12
- Adolescent to Young Adult Social Studies 7-12
- Integrated Social Studies 7-12, or a combination of multiple specific subject area disciplines.
JobID: 2169
Position Type:
Teaching/Certified/Social Studies
Teaching/Certified/Social Studies
Date Posted:
4/7/2026
4/7/2026
Location:
Perry, OH (Lake Co.)
Perry, OH (Lake Co.)
Anticipated Opening for 2026-2027
Social Studies Teacher
Perry High School
Job Title: Social Studies Teacher
Location: Perry High School
Position Available: August 1, 2026
Compensation: Per Perry Classroom Teachers Association negotiated agreement
Description:
The Perry Local Schools desires to employ an Ohio licensed teacher to serve as a high school social studies teacher. The successful candidate will plan, teach, and report learning of social studies curriculum and design community challenges in which students learn the content and life skills through real-world situations with community partners. The candidate will participate in the Design Thinking process for teaching through the District's Standards-based Learning opportunities and will also meet regularly with grade-level and PLC teachers to continually improve instruction, assessment, and reach student interests and learning needs. The candidate will possess strong classroom management skills and be able to implement research-based instructional strategies with a deep understanding of the enduring understandings of the Ohio Learning Standards and Formative Instructional Practices.
Qualifications:
Valid Ohio licensure is required for working with high school students, which may include:
Location: Perry High School
Position Available: August 1, 2026
Compensation: Per Perry Classroom Teachers Association negotiated agreement
Description:
The Perry Local Schools desires to employ an Ohio licensed teacher to serve as a high school social studies teacher. The successful candidate will plan, teach, and report learning of social studies curriculum and design community challenges in which students learn the content and life skills through real-world situations with community partners. The candidate will participate in the Design Thinking process for teaching through the District's Standards-based Learning opportunities and will also meet regularly with grade-level and PLC teachers to continually improve instruction, assessment, and reach student interests and learning needs. The candidate will possess strong classroom management skills and be able to implement research-based instructional strategies with a deep understanding of the enduring understandings of the Ohio Learning Standards and Formative Instructional Practices.
Qualifications:
Valid Ohio licensure is required for working with high school students, which may include:
The successful candidate will be an advocate for student-centered learning, use authentic problems to deeply learn content, implement formative assessment practices, possess strong content knowledge, and experience teaching social studies. Evidence of successful completion of Praxis I or II examinations is required, if applicable.
Professional Learning Culture:
Excellent school district with state-of-the-art facilities. Terms and conditions of employment shall be in accordance with the Agreement between the Perry Classroom Teachers Association and the Perry Board of Education, as applicable.
Application Process:
Internal Candidates: Please apply online via the Perry Local Schools website at www.perry-lake.org See "Job Opportunities" "Internal Candidates" and contact Mr. Niedzwiecki via email.
External Candidates: Please apply online via the Perry Local Schools website at www.perry-lake.org See "Job Opportunities" "External Candidates".
Candidates will be contacted to participate in the interview process based on identified student and District needs.
Questions: Please contact: Scott Niedzwiecki, Principal, Perry High School at niedzwieckis@perry-lake.org
Application Deadline: April 21, 2026
Date Posted: April 7, 2026
(Note: The District retains the right not to fill this vacancy depending on District needs.)
Professional Learning Culture:
Excellent school district with state-of-the-art facilities. Terms and conditions of employment shall be in accordance with the Agreement between the Perry Classroom Teachers Association and the Perry Board of Education, as applicable.
Application Process:
Internal Candidates: Please apply online via the Perry Local Schools website at www.perry-lake.org See "Job Opportunities" "Internal Candidates" and contact Mr. Niedzwiecki via email.
External Candidates: Please apply online via the Perry Local Schools website at www.perry-lake.org See "Job Opportunities" "External Candidates".
Candidates will be contacted to participate in the interview process based on identified student and District needs.
Questions: Please contact: Scott Niedzwiecki, Principal, Perry High School at niedzwieckis@perry-lake.org
Application Deadline: April 21, 2026
Date Posted: April 7, 2026
(Note: The District retains the right not to fill this vacancy depending on District needs.)