High School Social Studies Teacher

High School Social Studies Teacher 2026-2027 Riverview Gardens School District Riverview Gardens High School - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5784858 Application Deadline: Aug 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: Jun 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility. RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra-curricular activities, resources and specialized programs. RGSD is home to 12 schools, which serve approximately 4,900 students. Committed to providing excellent programs from early childhood education through high school. RGSD is dedicated to regaining full accreditation under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Riverview Gardens is currently working in collaboration with educational institutions and community partners to support the needs of children. Interested candidates should have a heart for educating and a willingness to collaborate to help achieve and maintain educational excellence. Ideal candidates are willing to advocate for scholars and educational equity. SUMMARY: Reports directly to the building principal. Supervise areas of specific responsibilities as they relate to the classroom or program setting. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct daily and long-range planning for classroom or program activities. Display knowledge of the curriculum and subject matter. Use effective teaching techniques, strategies, and skills during lessons. Evaluate student progress. Manage student behavior. Maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning. Provide for individual differences and learning styles. Demonstrate a positive working relationship with the students. Communicate student progress and needs to parents. Engage in positive interpersonal relationships with members of the school staff. Follow policies, regulations, and procedures of the school district. Assume responsibilities outside the classroom. Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth. Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties listed above. The requirements listed below are represented of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. A teaching certificate substantiating completion of eligibility requirements for social studies, secondary education. Successful completion of a background check by Human Resources. Physical Demands Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or Prolonged periods of working on a computer. Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects. Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet. Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups. Requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and is generally a hazard free environment. Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Year: 10 Month Salary: TeacherRange on the District Teacher Salary Schedule Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $47,073.30 to $73,567.10 Per Year Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: General Job Requirements Contact Information Antwon Blakemore 1370 Northumberlan Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63137 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr