Social Studies Teacher - Schaefer Middle School

Springfield City Schools; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Springfield City Schools is seeking a Social Studies Teacher at Schaefer Middle School in Springfield, Ohio for the 2026-2027 school year. The district serves about 7,500 students and offers a 1:1 initiative and YouMedia Center to enhance learning.

Starting salary is $44,692.00 per year, with increases for experience and education. Contracted employees receive competitive benefits and professional development; a $1,600 annual bonus is awarded to the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Current licensure issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Possession of or in the process of applying for The Reading Endorsement or have passed Praxis 5203 (Teaching Reading: Elementary Education)
• Be flexible in your work schedule and be willing to attend/participate in professional development sessions
• Be willing to serve on teams
• Have the ability to relate to and teach students with diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrate enthusiasm in your role

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
• Use multiple approaches to instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students
• Engage in active, hands-on creative and innovative approaches to help students learn how to improve their skills
• Identify and build on student strengths
• Embrace, support, and follow all District programming in academic, behavioral, and emotional support
• Facilitate ongoing assessments to determine starting points for instruction and monitor progress
• Evaluate and assess student work
• Maintain class records and report grades/progress at the end of the term
• Provide instruction to students with varying capabilities and SEL support
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, nurses, mental health specialists, and counselors to maintain a safe environment
• Engage in collaborative planning with colleagues and communicate with parents
• Maintain professionalism and model responsible leadership
• Manage all situations positively and professionally
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Ohio licensure

Reading endorsement

Flexible schedule

Team involvement

Diversity awareness

Enthusiasm

Job description

Social Studies Teacher - Schaefer Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5958877

Application Deadline: Oct 25, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Who We Are:
The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Social Studies Teacherat Schaefer Middle Schoolfor the 2026-2027school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography. We are Wildcats!

• Currentlicensure issued by the Ohio Department of Education
• Possession of or in the process of applying for The Reading Endorsement or have passed Praxis 5203 (Teaching Reading: Elementary Education)
• Be flexible in your work schedule and be willing to attend/participate inprofessional development sessions
• Be willing to serve on teams
• Have the ability to relate to and teachstudents with diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrate enthusiasm in your role

As aTeacheryou will:

• Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
• Use multiple approaches to instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students
• Engages in active, hands-on creative and innovative approaches to help students learn how to improve their skills
• Identifies and builds on Student strengths
• Embraces, supports, and follows all District enacted programming in the areas of academic, behavioral and emotional support
• Facilitates ongoing assessments to determine the starting point for instruction, monitors instructional needs and evaluates student progress
• Evaluates, grades, and assesses student work
• Maintains class records and record/report grades/progress at the end of the term
• Provides instruction to students with varying capabilities and needs with attention to SEL support
• Engages in active and innovative approaches to student learning
• Assists students in the development of responsible behaviors
• Implements an effective program of instruction reflective of the Ohio Department of Education
• Interacts with paraprofessionals, nurses, mental health specialists, and/or counselors to provide a safe and student-centered environment
• Assists students in the development of responsible behaviors and positive work ethic
• Engages in collaborative planning with colleagues, supporting building and District-level programs
• Communicates with parents and caregivers to address student/classroom issue
• Maintains a professional demeanor, exemplifying responsible leadership as model for students
• Manages all situations in a positive and professional manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

What We Offer:

As a contracted employee, Teacherwork183days per year and 7.25hours per day.

Starting salaryis $44,692.00 in accordance with the negotiated agreement, increases withexperience and education.
Contracted employees receive competitive benefits.
All employees receive professional development
Salary details available below in the Springfield Education Association (SEA) negotiated agreement:
Springfield Education Association (SEA)
*** Special Note: $1,600 annual bonus awarded to the successful candidate!!

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: Current Issues

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: General

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: Government

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: Military

Contact Information

• Melissa Ekberg
• 1500 W Jefferson ST
• Springfield, Ohio 45506
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]