Certified, Social Studies Teacher, 1.0 FTE

Scott Middle School; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Middle School in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Certified Social Studies Teacher for a 1.0 FTE one-semester contract for 7th grade. The role emphasizes building a strong, engaging classroom environment and collaboration with a team of educators.

The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional instructional and classroom management skills, uses assessment to drive instruction, and provides quality feedback to all learners, within a culturally rich school setting. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Effective communication and strong academic/curriculum skills.
• Ability to use assessment to drive instruction and provide quality feedback.

Responsibilities

• Establish a classroom environment that supports highly engaging instruction.
• Collaborate with multiple team members to support student success.
• Teach 7th-grade Social Studies with an optional period and drive learning through assessment.

Skills

Classroom management

Assessment-based instruction

Cultural proficiency

Job description

Certified, Social Studies Teacher, 1.0 FTE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5984207

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title: Social Studies Teacher

Location:Scott Middle School

Position Details:

This is a one-semester contract to teach 7th-grade social studies with an optional period. At the end of the semester, we can determine whether to extend the one-semester contract into a permanent position for the next year.

ScottMiddle School seeks a candidate committed to excellence in education. The candidate will be able to establish a strong classroom environment that supports highly engaging instruction. The candidate will need to work collaboratively with multiple team members.

A strong candidate for this position would have exceptional instructional and classroom management skills, demonstrate effective communication and strong academic/curriculum skills, use assessment to drive instruction, provide quality feedback to all learners, and have a desire to teach in a culturally rich school environment.

Ability to create strong relationships with all students; effective communication skills; daily use of assessment to drive instruction and quality feedback to all learners; willingness to serve the community in all aspects; learner in the art and science of teaching; a reflective educator, an individual who understands the practices of cultural proficiency and applies those practices with students, staff and families.

Certificated Professional Agreement

This position is subject to a veterans preference.

Job Description: Certified Teacher

Open until filled.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: General

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required