High School Social Studies Teacher

Full-Time High School Social Studies Teacher Location: South Spencer High School Reports To: High School Principal FLSA Status: Exempt / Full-Time Terms of Employment: 181 Day Contract 10 Sick Leave Days, 5 Personal Leave Days TRF Position with Certified Benefits Salary Range Based on Degree, Certification, & Experience Position Summary The high school social studies teacher will plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, college-prep, and state-standards-aligned instruction for grades 9-12. This multi-disciplinary role requires expertise in distinct social science fields, guiding students through concepts, historical inquiry, and real-world financial literacy in accordance with the Indiana Department of Education Academic Standards. Key Responsibilities by Subject AP United States History (APUSH): Deliver a rigorous College Board-approved curriculum. Train students to evaluate complex primary sources, construct evidence-based historical arguments, and prepare them to pass the cumulative AP Exam. Economics: Instruct students on microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, supply and demand models, market structures, and the role of government in the U.S. and global economic systems Psychology & Sociology: Foster critical analysis of human behavior, cognitive development, social structures, cultural norms, and societal institutions. Encourage civil discourse on modern social dynamics. Financial Responsibility: Equip students with essential life skills, including personal budgeting, managing credit and debt, understanding taxes, insurance, and long-term investing to ensure post-secondary financial literacy and responsible citizenship. General Duties Instructional Planning: Develop comprehensive syllabi, daily lesson plans, and unit structures that utilize differentiated instruction to support diverse learning needs. Assessment & Record Keeping: Administer formative and summative assessments to monitor academic growth. Maintain accurate, confidential grade and attendance records via the district's Student Information System (Harmony). Classroom Culture: Build trusting, respectful relationships with scholars and families. Establish clear, high standards for academic and behavioral expectations in a safe, inclusive environment. Stakeholder Communication: Proactively communicate with parents, guidance counselors, and administrative staff regarding student academic progress and behavioral needs. Professional Development: Collaborate with departmental peers in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and stay current with Indiana legislative changes and pedagogical trends in social studies. Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in History, Social Studies Education, Economics, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field. Licensure: Valid Indiana Educator License with an appropriate content area addition (e.g., Historical Perspectives, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, or Government/Citizenship). AP Certification: College Board authorization (or willingness to complete required AP training/certification) to teach AP US History. Skills: Strong 21st-century technological skills, outstanding classroom management, and effective written and verbal communication. Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. Ability to operate standard classroom technology (laptops, document cameras, interactive displays).