Social Studies

Alpine School District; Alpine (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alpine School District is seeking a Social Studies Teacher for a one-year contract at part-time (.83 FTE). The role requires endorsements in Geography, History, Social Studies, or Social Studies Composite and a Utah secondary education certification.

The teacher will develop curriculum, deliver instruction, assess student learning, and maintain records. Responsibilities include promoting a safe classroom, communicating with parents, and coordinating with peers to enhance curriculum.

Qualifications

• Must hold Utah secondary education teaching certification.
• Endorsements required: Geography, History, Social Studies, or Social Studies Composite.
• Proven ability to develop and implement curriculum aligned with district goals.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Creates lesson plans and instructional materials for effective time use.
• Assesses student learning and adapts instruction for diverse needs.
• Instructs on responsible citizenship and applicable laws/regulations.
• Maintains accurate records of student achievement and attendance.
• Engages parents and encourages involvement in education.
• Coordinates with staff to evaluate and improve curriculum.
• Orders books, instructional aids, and maintains inventory.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Communication with parents

Technology use

Education

Secondary education certification

Job description

Position starting: 9/28/26 FTE: .83 One year contract

Hiring Manager: Julie Price email: [e-mail] phone: [phone] Certification

• Secondary education

One Of These Endorsements Is Required

• Geography
• History
• Social Studies
• Social Studies Composite

Social Studies Teacher

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school secondary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school’s standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other secondary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of secondary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.