Social Studies Teacher (Grades 9-12)

POPLAR SCHOOL DISTRICT; Poplar (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Health insurance

District housing

Loan forgiveness

Relocation scholarships

Cultural/community partnerships

Job summary

Poplar School District in Montana is actively recruiting for SY24 teaching positions. First-year base pay starts at $41,266 with step progression to $44,574 for the initial contracts, and experienced teachers can reach $61,081–$73,701 DOE/EE.

Benefits include a $1,500 signing bonus, HDHP with a $6,100 HRA, district housing, loan forgiveness, relocation scholarships through local REA, and strong community partnerships to support students and families.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant must have or be eligible to obtain a valid Montana Teaching Certificate with proper endorsement(s) in all assigned curricular areas.
• Successful teaching experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Skills

Montana Teaching Certificate

Endorsements in curricular areas

Teaching experience

Education

Montana Teaching Certificate

Job description

District Recruiting Info

Poplar Schools SY24

District Recruiting Info

Salary: First-year Base $41,266, but will start Step 2 ($44,574) for initial three contracts (prorated for remaining school year); Experienced teachers can bring up to 15 years ($61,081-$73,701 DoE&E)

• $1500 signing bonus
• HDHP health insurance with a $6100 HRA- teacher cost is $75/month
• affordable district housing
• Title I loan forgiveness qualified
• local REA scholarships for relocating to the service area
• excellent students who are willing to learn
• traditional native culture experience
• and, so much more!

Closing Date: Until Filled

Qualifications

• The successful applicant must have or be eligible to obtain a valid Montana Teaching Certificate with proper endorsement(s) in all assigned curricular areas.
• Successful teaching experience is preferred but not mandatory.

About Poplar Schools

• District-wide we serve 880 capable learners.
• Located on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in NE Montana.
• As a district we value our student’s self-worth and the area’s heritage to maximize each day into the best learning environment for our community.
• About 70 miles west of Williston, ND, about 70 miles east of Glasgow, MT, about 4 hours northeast of Billings, and about 4 hours south of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
• This area boasts access to an abundance of fishing, boating, hunting, agriculture, and undisturbed open space. Known as Missouri River Country, the area around Poplar is a diverse prairie with a history that must be experienced.
• Unmatched partnerships with local entities to provide student-based health services including dental, social/emotional support, and chiropractic care.
• Quite simply, the best place you can move to and be from.