Teacher - Social Studies - Middle (One Year Only 26-27 School Year)

Douglas County School District; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

HSA

403(b) retirement

Job summary

Douglas County School District in Colorado seeks a Teacher - Social Studies for Ranch View Middle School for the 2026-27 school year. The role is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position; you will plan and deliver a middle school social studies program aligned to standards and school goals.

You will manage student behavior, integrate technology, maintain records, collaborate with staff and parents, and support school activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Teaching license issued by the Colorado Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and deliver middle school social studies instruction.
• Manage student behavior with established rules and procedures.
• Integrate technology and diverse learning tools to support instruction.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and required reports.

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education

Job description

## **Job Posting Title:**Teacher - Social Studies - Middle (One Year Only 26-27 School Year)## Job Description:Under supervision of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, teaches and instructs students in academic subject matter, along with social, behavioral, and other educational or related skill areas; plans, develops, organizes, implements, and assesses a comprehensive educational program for students; assists in other school programs as assigned; creates a supportive and flexible program and environment conducive to learning and personal growth according to each student’s ability and interests. Encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Occasional lifting, five (5) to ten (10) pounds • Frequent sitting and standing • Occasional bending and squatting.## Position Specific Information (if Applicable):## Responsibilities:--- Serve as an integral part of their school and the school community, performing certain duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, participating in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.--- Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.--- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.--- Utilize new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever changing and strategic environment. You would plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.--- Utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on student's performance and development.--- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.## Certifications:Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education## Education:Bachelor's Degree (Required)## Position Type:Regular## Primary Location:Ranch View Middle School## One Year Only (Yes or No):Yes## Scheduled Hours Per Week:40## Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):1.00## Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:185 Work Days## Full Salary Range:$51,914.00 USD - $108,643.00 USD Annual## Position Salary Schedule Eligibility:GeneralLicensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; *General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire.* DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules\\*.* *\\*All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.*## Benefits:This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.## Time Off Plans:This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.## This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:December 18, 2026