SOCIAL STUDIES / HISTORY TEACHER

Simpson; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson County School Board invites applications for a SOCIAL STUDIES / HISTORY TEACHER at Mendanhall High School. The role focuses on delivering engaging social studies instruction and maintaining an orderly, supportive classroom environment.

Qualified candidates will hold a valid teaching certificate in the relevant specialization and preferably a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred). The position is full-time with an 187-day contract and salary on the state minimum program scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree endorsed in area of specialization preferred.
• Master’s Degree in area of specialization preferred.
• Valid teaching certificate endorsed in area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Take all reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and meetings.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Provides for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Establishes, maintains, and conducts meetings of an advisory committee.
• Follow the District Management plan.
• Assist in the (IMP) Program review, revision, implementations, and systematic evaluation.
• Provide for professional growth by completing the approved District Staff Development Program.
• During instructional time be able to (walk, stand, bend and / or move around in the classroom (80-90) percent of the class period.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in area of specialization

Master's Degree in area of specialization

Teaching certificate endorsed in area of specialization

Job description

Posting Name: SOCIAL STUDIES / HISTORY TEACHER

Location: 14-MENDENHALL HIGH SCHOOL

Posting Begin Date: 08/19/2026

Posting End Date: N/A

Full Time: Yes

Job Category: Certified Application

Schedule: 44200.00 - 76200.00

Licensed Position: Yes

Description

SPECIAL SUBJECT TEACHER - SOCIAL STUDIES / HISTORY TEACHER

JOB TITLE: SOCIAL STUDIES / HISTORY TEACHER

JOB GOAL

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth, and maturation.

RESPONSIBLE TO

School Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Take all reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and meetings.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Provides for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Establishes, maintains, and conducts meetings of an advisory committee.
• Follow the District Management plan.
• Assist in the (IMP) Program review, revision, implementations, and systematic evaluation.
• Provide for professional growth by completing the approved District Staff Development Program.
• During instructional time be able to (walk, stand, bend and / or move around in the classroom (80-90) percent of the class period.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree endorsed in area of specialization preferred.
• Master’s Degree in area of specialization preferred.
• Valid teaching certificate endorsed in area of specialization.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Simpson County Policy Manual.

EMPLOYMENT

187 Day Contract. Salary based on State Minimum Program Scale and in accordance to Simpson County School Board current Salary guide for certified personnel.