Social Studies Teacher: Inspire Civic Thinkers

Seaman School District USD 345; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaman School District USD 345 in Topeka, Kansas seeks a Social Sciences Teacher to provide quality instruction in history, government, geography, economics, and related social sciences. The role promotes critical thinking, civic responsibility, and informed citizenship, collaborating with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Kansas teaching license, with knowledge of social sciences content, curriculum development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Kansas teaching license with appropriate endorsement for the position.
• Knowledge of social sciences content, curriculum development, and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to teach historical concepts, government, geography, economics, and related subject matter.
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies, student assessment, and classroom management.
• Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Teaching, student teaching, or related educational experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging social sciences instruction aligned with district curriculum and applicable Kansas educational standards.
• Teach concepts related to history, government, geography, economics, citizenship, and other assigned social sciences courses.
• Promote critical thinking, historical inquiry, civic engagement, research, and evidence-based reasoning.
• Incorporate primary and secondary sources, discussions, projects, and instructional technology to support student learning.
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate accommodations to meet individual student learning needs.
• Assess student progress through formative and summative assessments and provide constructive feedback to improve achievement.
• Establish and maintain a positive, inclusive, and structured classroom environment that encourages respectful discussion and student participation.
• Manage student behavior and supervise students during classroom instruction and other school-related activities.
• Collaborate with school personnel, families, and community partners to support student success and educational experiences.
• Demonstrate the ability to facilitate discussions of historical, cultural, civic, and contemporary issues in an objective, respectful, and educationally appropriate manner.
• Maintain accurate student records, instructional documentation, and communication with parents and staff.
• Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, flexibility, and compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and district policies.

Skills

Knowledge of social sciences content

Ability to teach history, government,

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Kansas teaching license with appropriate endorsement as required for the position

Job description

Seaman School District USD 345 in Topeka, Kansas seeks a Social Sciences Teacher to provide quality instruction in history, government, geography, economics, and related social sciences. The role promotes critical thinking, civic responsibility, and informed citizenship, collaborating with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Kansas teaching license, with knowledge of social sciences content, curriculum development,