Social Studies Teacher

Social Studies Teacher

Location: Freedom High School

Type: Contracted Employee

Start date: Beginning of the 2026-2027 School Year

About Us: Bethlehem Area School District proudly serves approximately 13,000 students with a focus on educating the whole child. Through strong community partnerships and a full range of academic, extracurricular, and special education programs, BASD provides diverse learning opportunities for all.

The Successful Candidate

• Is knowledgeable about school philosophy and the developmental needs of adolescents and will be able to present the curriculum using a problem-centered approach.

• 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 the 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.

• Demonstrates an understanding of how knowledge in their subject areas is created, organized, and linked to other disciplines and life experiences.

• Keeps abreast of current developments in their field and continues to deepen their understanding of their discipline(s).

• Establishes and maintains a functional, attractive, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Certification: Pennsylvania Social Studies certification required.

Compensation: Competitive salary based on the Bethlehem Education Association contract. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package.

FLSA Status: Exempt, Professional Exemption-Teacher. Work Calendar: 190 days in each contract period.

Application: In order to be considered as a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process. These steps include completing the online application; uploading your letter of interest, resume, official transcripts, recommendation letters and listing three current references.

EQUAL RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES POLICY As an equal rights and opportunities agency, the Bethlehem Area School District will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices, based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, or any other legally protected classification. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.