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 one-semester contract to teach 7th grade, with an optional period and potential extension for the next year.

The ideal candidate will create a strong, engaging classroom environment, collaborate with grade-level teams, and demonstrate effective communication and instructional skills aligned with a culturally proficient approach.

Qualifications

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple team members.
• Commitment to excellence in education and cultural proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Teach 7th-grade social studies in a one-semester contract with optional extension.
• Establish a strong classroom environment with highly engaging instruction.
• Work collaboratively with multiple teams to support student learning.
• Utilize assessment data to drive instruction and provide quality feedback.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Effective communication

Collaborative

Culturally proficient teaching

Job description

Certified, Social Studies Teacher, 1.0 FTE

Lincoln Public Schools NE Scott Middle School - Lincoln, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

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