High School Social Studies Educator (Grades 9-12)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a Social Studies Teacher for grades 9-12 to deliver standards-based instruction in a campus setting. The role requires planning lessons, assessing student progress, and collaborating with staff to support student success.

Responsibilities include creating and using varied learning experiences, maintaining documentation, and communicating with parents. A Texas teaching certificate and relevant endorsements are required, with a focus on curriculum alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with endorsements for subject and level assigned.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill district curriculum requirements and document preparation.
• Prepare lessons accommodating different learning styles.
• Present subject matter per Texas guidelines and district policies.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior.
• Establish a system of student evaluation and report progress to parents.
• Teach within the course of study for social studies grades 9-12.
• Plan lessons with substitutes and provide varied learning experiences.
• Identify pupil needs and coordinate with staff to address issues.
• Be available for counseling with students and parents outside class time.
• Share responsibility for communicating educational programs to the community.
• Coordinate with aides or student teachers as applicable.
• Assist in developing evaluation systems in line with district guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teacher certificate

Job description

Dallas Independent School District seeks a Social Studies Teacher for grades 9-12 to deliver standards-based instruction in a campus setting. The role requires planning lessons, assessing student progress, and collaborating with staff to support student success.

Responsibilities include creating and using varied learning experiences, maintaining documentation, and communicating with parents. A Texas teaching certificate and relevant endorsements are required, with a focus on curriculum alignment