6th grade Social Studies Teacher

William Matthew Middle School; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

William Matthew Middle School in Kirksville, Missouri seeks a motivated 6th grade Social Studies Teacher to join our middle school team. You will design and implement lesson plans, assess student progress, and foster an engaging learning environment for grades 6–8.

The role requires collaboration with colleagues, delivery of district-approved social studies content, and ongoing professional development to improve student achievement.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri DESE Certification for the appropriate assigned instructional area.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with staff.

Responsibilities

• Teaches social studies to grades 6–8 using district-approved curriculum.
• Plans lessons and assesses student progress to support achievement.
• Maintains records and communicates with parents regarding progress.
• Collaborates with colleagues to develop curriculum and data-driven strategies.

Skills

Collaboration

Education

Missouri DESE Certification (Social Studies)

Job description

6th grade Social Studies Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890780

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

KIRKSVILLE R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION TITLE: 6th gradeSocial Studies Teacher

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Current Missouri DESE Certification for the appropriate assigned instructional area
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with staff

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED:

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

CONTRACT DAYS WORKED: 180 Days

JOB GOAL:

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join our middle school team to teach Social Studies courses in grades 6-8. The teacher will be responsible for designing and implementing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and creating an engaging learning environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to develop curriculum, disaggregate student data, and develop strategies to improve student achievement.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills and knowledge of social studies curriculum/practices.
• Teaches District-approved curriculum.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports, and shares information with parents and guardians.
• Promotes parent participation and involvement in educational activities provided for their children and keep parents informed regarding progress (academic and behavioral/social).
• Serves on District committees as assigned.
• Performs duties as assigned to maintain order and safety.
• Engages in professional development that supports the District’s CSIP, and improves teaching skills and the development of student learners leading to improved student achievement.
• Observes confidentiality regarding students and staff when communicating to others.
• Observes all policies, rules and regulations of the Board of Education as stated in the Board of Education policies.
• Participates in grade level and/or content area, building and district meetings.

Terms of Employment:

Wage and work calendar to be established by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned. This does not preclude the assignment of additional or supplemental duties. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment as needed to reflect such duties.
• Supervises classroom, students, aides, volunteers, and areas as assigned.

Essential Physical and Mental Demands:

• Duties performed typically in district settings to include the cafeteria, gym, recreational areas and other assigned areas.
• Physical demands can include but are not limited to: Exerts up to 40 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects including equipment such as audio-visual.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and other limited physical activities are required.
• Mental demands can include but is not limited to: Comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing.

The district's hiring procedures will comply with all federal and state laws, including laws prohibiting discrimination. The district is an equal opportunity employer and hires only citizens of the United States and persons who are legally authorized to work in the United States. The Kirksville R-III School District will enroll and actively participate in a federal work authorization program in accordance with law.

Position Type: Full-Time

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