Social Studies Teacher HS Full Time - Tenure Track

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack seeks a High School Social Studies Teacher at Cedar Grove High School for a full-time, tenure-track position. The teacher will deliver a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, assessing student progress, communicating with families, and participating in school-wide initiatives. Candidates should have strong subject knowledge, effective teaching methods, and excellent

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Works to achieve state core curriculum and district goals by promoting active learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for individualized and small group instruction.
• Sets objectives in lesson plans and delivers instruction to achieve them.
• Assesses students’ academic progress and personal growth toward objectives.
• Maintains records of student progress for reporting purposes.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate classroom behavior.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Positive learning environment

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Social Studies Teacher HS Full Time - Tenure Track JobID: 337

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching


• Date Posted:
  9/24/2026


• Location:
  Cedar Grove High School


• Date Available:
  01/04/2027


• Closing Date:
  10/06/2026

High School Social Studies Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2. Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods.


• 3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.


• 4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• 5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

JOB GOAL:

To provide an approved education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Works to achieve state core curriculum content and or common core standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning and skills development in the classroom. Teaches students through an approved course of study using board-adopted curricula, textbooks and other appropriate teaching materials.


• 2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides opportunities for individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.


• 3. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.


• 4. Assesses students academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.


• 5. Maintains records of student's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.


• 6. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.


• 7. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.


• 8. Budgets class time effectively.


• 9. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss student progress.


• 10. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.


• 11. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.


• 12. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.


• 13. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.


• 14. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.


• 15. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.


• 16. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.