Hoech Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Hoech Middle School Social Studies Teacher Ritenour School District – Hoech Middle School, St. Ann, Missouri Job Details Job ID: 5800147 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jun 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Position Type: Full-Time Salary: Teacher Salary Schedule Job Description Job Title: Middle School Social Studies Teacher The middle school teacher provides instruction for social studies. In addition, the teacher helps develop students’ academic, social, and motor skills. Reports To: Principal Responsibilities Creates a flexible middle school program and classroom environment that promotes learning and personal growth for all students. Establishes effective rapport with students to motivate them to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued progress in accordance with each student’s ability. Demonstrates appropriate long- and short-term preparation for classroom instruction. Holds high expectations for all students and sees themselves as facilitators of student learning. Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize learning of each child, individually and in-group settings. Assesses student progress, provides students and parents with specific feedback, and uses the results to adjust instruction as needed. Provides opportunities for academic support and challenge. Takes responsibility for teaching the district curriculum as outlined in the curriculum documents. Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to students. Keeps abreast of current developments in their fields and continues to deepen understanding of disciplines. Establishes and maintains a functional, attractive, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning and builds a sense of community. Develops classroom rules, behavior procedures, and maintains fair and just order in the classroom. Manages discipline in accordance with administrative regulations, school board policies, and legal requirements. Develops a repertoire of strategies to manage student behavior, individually and in groups, encouraging responsibility, self-control, self-discipline, and decision-making. Takes reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Demonstrates a respectful, cooperative, and caring manner with students and adults in the school community. Assumes responsibility for effective functioning of the school, including necessary non-instructional assignments and student management throughout the building. Maintains complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. Contributes to school effectiveness by collaborating with other professionals and participating in school and district activities such as staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, teacher training workshops, and serving on committees. Pursues professional growth and development through staff development, postgraduate education, membership and participation in professional organizations, and attendance at regional, state, and national meetings. Actively participates in the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation process. Supervises students during school-sponsored after school/evening activities. Attends meetings and activities outside the normal school day, such as professional development, parent conferences, open houses, and staff meetings. Performs other related work as assigned. Essential Functions Classroom management requires daily attendance to meet students’ needs. Requires travel to work sites within a building. Interprets test results; reviews and interprets printed reports to obtain information necessary for decision-making, planning, and management in assigned areas. Operates specialized equipment such as computers. Provides written procedures for plan preparation and implementation; communicates student assignments and behavior problems with others in writing. Provides instruction to students; discusses education programs with teachers, administrators, and/or citizens; conducts individual or group meetings; works with students to reinforce learning assignments; assists with supervision. Reviews published educational materials for selection; observes and evaluates student performance; checks student work, corrects papers, supervises testing; assesses accomplishments of students and provides progress reports. Physical Demands

• Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Exerts 10 to 20 pounds constantly.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Vocational Preparation Requires successful student teaching experience and/or prior teaching experience. Education Preparation Requires Missouri Teaching Certification at the Middle School level in Social Studies. Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education