Social Studies Teacher

Lutheran High School East in Cleveland Heights, OH is seeking a full-time high school Social Studies instructor for the 2026-27 school year. Lutheran East offers competitive compensation packages including benefits (health care, retirement, and disability).

Spiritual Leadership

• Actively involved in chapel and other forms of worship and service
• When appropriate, take opportunities to pray with and mentor students
• Model appropriate Christian attitude, language, and behavior with students, families, and other school employees

Discipline/Rules

• Maintain accurate attendance records
• Enforce school dress code
• Hold students accountable for proper discipline inside and outside of class
• Communicate discipline issues appropriately with administration and parents

Classroom Responsibilities

• Prepare engaging lesson plans that challenge students individually on a daily basis
• Integrate technology into lesson plans in a way that increases learning for students
• Differentiate instruction to maximize student learning
• Regularly grade assignments and return to students for feedback
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods to enhance student learning
• Clearly state classroom policies and expectations and follow through on them
• Properly prepare for faculty absence with appropriate lesson plans and seating charts

Year-to-Year Responsibilities

• Update curriculum as needed
• File mandated service hours
• Attend mandatory admissions, recruitment, and community events

Communication Responsibilities

• Regularly maintain gradebook
• Call, email, or speak face-to-face with parents about academic, social, or spiritual concerns and document the contact in student SIS
• Log weekly positive contacts in student SIS
• Communicate student concerns with Administration
• Communicate student safety concerns with administration and appropriate state/governmental agencies

Social Studies Department

• Holds a four-year bachelor's degree in teaching and social studies — 7-12 education is preferred
• Able to teach various levels of social studies
• Differentiates instruction for learners of all types
• Integrates technology into daily instruction and lesson plans

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (minimum)
• License: Must hold, or be able to hold, a valid teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
• Background Check: Must be able to pass an FBI & BCI background check
• Work Location: in-person, 3565 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

Pay

• $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year, based on experience and degrees

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off

Schedule

• Traditional school calendar, August through late May
• Teacher hours: 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM