Social Studies Teacher (One Year Only)

Applitrack; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a High School Social Studies teacher for Metea Valley High School for the 2026-2027 year. The role requires a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with High School Social Studies endorsements and experience with AP courses is preferred.

The position is full-time, with standard school-day hours, collaborative planning with colleagues, and engagement with district assessment practices.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with High School Social Studies endorsements.
• Experience teaching AP Human Geography and AP U.S. History preferred.
• Experience teaching AP courses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct on district/state standards aligned curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and goals meeting district expectations.
• Assess student progress with formal and informal methods.
• Communicate progress with parents and students in writing and verbally.
• Collaborate with grade-level or department teachers to plan cross-curricular instruction.
• Contribute to building and district teams and meet professional growth goals.

Skills

Lesson planning

AP Social Studies

Classroom management

Curriculum alignment

Education

Illinois Pro Educator License

Job description

Position Details

Position Type: High School Teaching/ Social Studies

Date Posted: 9/23/2026

Location: Metea Valley High School

Description

Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual is provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever-changing world. This is a full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year only.

Job Summary

• 1.Plan and instruct students on District and state standards aligned curriculum.
• 2.Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• 3.Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials and resources as needed to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of progress.
• 4.Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress. Administer standardized assessments as directed. Interpret student assessment data for application of instructional methods and monitoring of student progress.
• 5.Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• 6.Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• 7.Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other grade level or departmental teachers and support teachers to plan instruction across classrooms and to incorporate lessons across subjects.
• 8.Meet regularly with support teachers, teacher assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs met.
• 9.Assign work, instructions or lessons to student teachers and/or volunteers. Assess work, modify and provide regular feedback.
• 10.Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.
• 11.Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed.
• 12.Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school and district objectives.
• 13.Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.
• 14.Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• 15.Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
• 16.Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate will have a valid IllinoisProfessional Educator License with High School Social Studies endorsements. Experience teaching AP Human Geography and AP U.S. History (Preferred) and/or AP Courses.

Rate of pay

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. 2026-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule can be found here: IPEA Contract 2026-2030

Benefits

Benefits as described in the IPEA contract can be found here: IPEA Contract 2026-2030

Working Conditions

High School

Selection Procedure

Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.