Social Studies Teacher

LELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT; Greenville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The LELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Middle School Social Studies Teacher to provide engaging instruction in history, geography, civics, economics, and cultural studies for grades 6–8. This role helps students understand how societies develop, how governments function, and how individuals contribute to communities—locally and globally.

The successful candidate will develop learning objectives, use diverse instructional strategies, and foster critical thinking through debates, projects, and

Qualifications

• Middle school social studies teaching for grades 6–8.
• Standards-aligned lessons in history, geography, civics, economics, and cultural studies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standards-aligned lessons in U.S. and world history, geography, civics, and economics.
• Develop clear objectives, assessments, and activities to support mastery.
• Integrate primary sources, maps, timelines, and multimedia resources.

Skills

Social Studies

Differentiated Instruction

Classroom Management

Assessment & Feedback

Professional Collaboration

Civic & Cultural Enrichment

Job description

The Middle School Social Studies Teacher provides engaging instruction in history, geography, civics, economics, and cultural studies for grades 6--8. This role helps students understand how societies develop, how governments function, and how individuals contribute to communities---locally and globally.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum

• Teach standardsâ??aligned lessons in U.S. history, world history, geography, civics, and economics.
• Develop clear learning objectives, assessments, and activities that support student mastery.
• Integrate primary sources, maps, timelines, and multimedia resources to deepen understanding.

Student Engagement

• Foster critical thinking through debates, discussions, simulations, and projectâ??based learning.
• Encourage students to analyze historical events, evaluate evidence, and form reasoned conclusions.
• Support diverse learners with differentiated instruction and accommodations.

Classroom Management

• Maintain a positive, structured, and respectful learning environment.
• Establish routines that promote responsibility, collaboration, and academic focus.

Assessment & Feedback

• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor progress.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students and communicate progress to families.

Professional Collaboration

• Work with gradeâ??level teams and administrators to align curriculum and share best practices.
• Participate in professional development and stay current with social studies pedagogy.

Civic & Cultural Enrichment

• Promote citizenship, cultural awareness, and ethical decisionâ??making.
• Organize or support activities such as history fairs, mock elections, or community projects.