• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/Social Studies
• Date Posted:
  3/28/2024
• Location:
  Westridge Middle School
• Date Available:
  08/07/2024
• Closing Date:
  open till filled

Social Studies Teacher

• Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' knowledge and understanding of world cultures and cultural evolution; to develop skills in research of social orders; and develop an understanding of the existence and importance of geographical, historical, cultural and political factors that influence the development of world societies, socio-economic systems and political systems, as well as their inter-relationship and interdependence.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers Social Studies curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop unit organization around historical problems, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches knowledge of social studies, incorporating history, geography, economics, political science, systems of government, education, responsible citizenship, and humanities.
• Develops students' research skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to make critical value judgments and contribute to the thoughtful exchange of ideas, through a variety of reading, writing, group discussion and presentation assignments to stimulate self-reliance in problem-solving and drawing conclusions.

Qualifications Profile

• Nebraska Teaching Certification/License in 7-12 Social Sciences or 4-9 Middle School endorsement

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

FLSA Status: Exempt