Engaging Middle School Social Studies Teacher (7-8)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Social Studies Teacher for grades 7-8. The role involves designing and implementing lessons aligned with district curricula, reflecting diverse learning styles, and maintaining student progress records.

Responsibilities include classroom management, evaluating student performance, and collaborating with staff and parents. A bachelor’s degree and valid Texas teaching certificate are required; on-site duties and regular attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district's instruction curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior.
• Establish a system of student evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
• Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students’ progress and report to parents as needed and required.
• Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
• Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes.
• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Texas teaching certification

Curriculum knowledge

Instructional methods

Job description

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Social Studies Teacher for grades 7-8. The role involves designing and implementing lessons aligned with district curricula, reflecting diverse learning styles, and maintaining student progress records.

Responsibilities include classroom management, evaluating student performance, and collaborating with staff and parents. A bachelor’s degree and valid Texas teaching certificate are required; on-site duties and regular attendance are essential.