Middle School Social Studies Teacher

MSD Washington Township; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) invites applications for a Middle School Social Studies Teacher at Eastwood Middle School. The position starts 12/7/2026 and runs on a 185-day calendar with a full-time schedule.

Salary is based on the teacher salary schedule, starting at $53,000 for a Bachelor's degree and $54,000 for a Master's, with placement dependent on experience. Engage in standards-based instruction and data-driven student support.

Qualifications

• Valid and active Indiana Department of Education license required for licensure.
• Candidate must document degrees required for licensure in Indiana.
• Experience with middle school social studies instruction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver standards-aligned instruction for middle school social studies.
• Assess and monitor student progress with timely feedback to families.
• Create a positive classroom environment and collaborate with staff to support learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Indiana teaching license

Differentiated instruction

Data analysis tools

English language learners support

Collaboration

Education

Degrees required for licensure in Indiana

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Social Studies
• Date Posted:
  11/6/2026
• Date Available:
  12/7/2026

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

JOB DETAILS

Job Title Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Qualifications Profile (Licensure) This position requires a valid and active license issued by the Indiana Department of Education

Education Candidates must document successful attainment of degrees required for licensure in the state of Indiana

Location Eastwood Middle School

Position Start Date 12/7/2026

Work Schedule Full-Time

Calendar Length 185 day contract

FLSA Classification Salaried, Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate The teacher salary schedule is based on teaching experience and starts at Bachelor's $53,000/Master's $54,000 with 0 years of experience.

The Teacher is responsible for teaching groups of students in a classroom setting, based on a curriculum and supported by instructional materials. The Teacher is responsible for developing daily lesson plans to ensure that the Teacher covers the curricular content in a timely manner throughout the semester or school year. The Teacher uses various instructional methods and techniques to meet the unique needs of the individual students and to assess their learning; the Teacher modifies instruction, re-teaches and remediates to ensure the students' success.

Essential Functions

• Plan, prepare, and deliver standards-aligned instruction that meets the diverse learning needs of students in assigned subject area(s)
• Assess, monitor, and document student progress through multiple measures, maintaining accurate records and providing timely feedback to students and families
• Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, social-emotional development, and academic achievement
• Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, support staff, and caregivers to support student learning

Additional Duties

• Supervise students during non-instructional time, including hallway transitions, lunch periods, or assigned duties before and after school
• Maintain classroom materials and technology
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by building administration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep content knowledge in assigned subject area(s) and understanding of adolescent development and evidence-based instructional practices
• Ability to differentiate instruction for students with varying academic levels, English language learners, students with disabilities, and other diverse learners
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with students, families, and colleagues, maintaining professional standards
• Proficiency with instructional technology, learning management systems, and data analysis tools to enhance instruction and track student outcomes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

PERCENT OF TIME

Seldom = Less than 25%

Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Often

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount to lift 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds

Seldom

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Very Frequent

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter

Very Frequent

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation

Very Frequent

Ability to operate office equipment

Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions

Very Frequent

Climbing

Seldom

Seldom

CONTACT INFORMATION

James Tutin, Principal

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The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.