Middle School Social Studies Teacher

District Wide; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 54,570 - 137,670; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Leonardtown is seeking a Middle School Social Studies Teacher to effectively deliver instructional programs and ensure student achievement. Responsibilities include maintaining student attendance, assisting in learning activities, and engaging in professional development. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree and be eligible for certification. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $54,570 to $137,670 per year.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Eligibility for professional certification/licensure is preferred.
• Ability to engage effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructional programs effectively for student achievement.
• Participate in co-curricular activities.
• Maintain accurate student attendance.
• Assist students with learning activities.

Skills

Collaboration with co-workers

Understanding confidentiality

Effective technology usage

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

St. Mary's County Public Schools District Wide - Leonardtown, Maryland. This job is also posted in St. Mary's County Public Schools, Maryland

Job Details

Job ID: 5407416

Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 16, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Job Description

Application dates: October 16, 2025 to October 15, 2026

St. Mary\u2019s County Public Schools has recently adopted a Teacher Candidate Assessment. Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete the Teacher Candidate Assessment as part of your application package.

POSITION: Middle School Social Studies Teacher

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a professional position to meet the instructional goals of the school and school system by delivering instructional programs effectively to ensure student achievement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Possess excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Ability to direct and evaluate student learning experiences
• Ability to provide guidance to students to promote education development and welfare
• Ability to plan and coordinate the instructional program in accordance with the current curricula
• Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum, instruction, staff development, and assessment process

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in co-curricular activities
• Maintains accurate student attendance
• Assists students with learning activities
• Takes part in professional development activities
• Cooperates with students and staff
• Maintains open lines of communications with students, staff and parents
• Maintains current lesson plans
• Provides care and protection of school property
• Supervises student activity on school property
• Performs other related and nonrelated job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred:

• Eligibility for professional certification/licensure of the appropriate grade and/or content

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time ten-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Teacher Career Ladder for ten-month employees.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC

Updated: 03.2025, 07.2024

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $54,570 to $137,670 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: General

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dale Farrell
• 23160 Moakley St. Ste 106
• Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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