Social Studies Teacher, 2026-27 School Year

About the Role

The teacher position is responsible for educating and supporting students by ensuring academic learning, strong character development, and college and career readiness. The role involves planning lessons, managing classroom behavior, and engaging students while incorporating culturally responsive pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, equitable, and inclusive school environment for all students.
• Plan, develop, and submit culturally responsive lesson plans that facilitate active learning.
• Implement rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum and content.
• Utilize technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior within the classroom and throughout the school by establishing and enforcing guidelines and procedures.
• Develop and administer formal and informal student assessments to evaluate progress.
• Use data to monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying learning styles, needs, and interests.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, central office staff, and school administrators to improve instructional practice.
• Encourage involvement from and collaborate with parents, staff, and community stakeholders to enhance students' skills and abilities.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student attendance, grades, and progress in a timely and confidential manner.
• Supervise students during fire and safety drills.
• Follow school procedures pertaining to duty assignments such as lunch, hall, recess, and homeroom.
• Actively participate in team, faculty, and parent meetings, workshops, in-service professional development, and other responsibilities.
• Collaborate with and provide direction to paraprofessionals.
• Monitor and attend extra-curricular events and social activities.
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with building and central office staff.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor in support of the school's/department's goals and objectives and the District's mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education.
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Instructional Certification in the required subject area.

For more information on Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Education Certification Requirements, visit the PA Department of Education's Certification Types and Codes webpage.

Qualifications

• A commitment to accelerating student achievement, eliminating racial disparities, and creating a positive school/district culture.
• Knowledge of child development in the age group of the assigned position.
• Knowledge of current educational research and the use of technology within the classroom to foster innovation.
• Ability to be a culturally responsive educator who leverages students' unique skills, interests, and learning styles.
• Ability to manage the classroom, supervise students, and provide a safe, nurturing environment that stimulates academic, moral, and social growth.
• Demonstrated skill in analyzing, diagnosing, and evaluating student data.
• Enthusiasm for making a difference in the lives of students.
• Proven ability to empathize with students and prepare them for academic excellence and strength of character.
• Commitment to encouraging parent involvement through school activities and volunteerism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint (Schoology, ESchools Plus preferred).
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Enthusiasm for advancing student achievement in an urban public school district.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player under pressure with multiple competing deadlines.
• Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Schedule

10-month position.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Required to operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to work at a fast pace.
• Considerable concentration involving prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.
• Frequent adjustment of daily work plans and work hours to be highly responsive to school needs.
• Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, and tight deadlines.