Social Science Teacher

Purpose: The Social Sciences Teacher provides students with quality instruction and meaningful learning experiences that develop their understanding of history, government, geography, economics, and related social sciences. This position promotes critical thinking, civic responsibility, historical understanding, and the ability to analyze information and perspectives. To accomplish these tasks, the Social Sciences Teacher must work closely with students, staff, administration, parents, and community members of Seaman Schools.

Responsible to: Building Principal

Classification of Employment: Exempt/Professional

Date: October 2026

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

2. Valid Kansas teaching license with appropriate endorsement as required for the position.

3. Knowledge of social sciences content, curriculum development, and effective instructional practices.

4. Ability to teach historical concepts, government, geography, economics, and related subject matter.

5. Knowledge of effective instructional strategies, student assessment, and classroom management.

6. Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

7. Ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.

8. Teaching, student teaching, or related educational experience preferred.

Essential Functions:

1. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Develop and implement engaging social sciences instruction aligned with district curriculum and applicable Kansas educational standards.

2. Teach concepts related to history, government, geography, economics, citizenship, and other assigned social sciences courses.

3. Promote critical thinking, historical inquiry, civic engagement, research, and evidence-based reasoning.

4. Incorporate primary and secondary sources, discussions, projects, and instructional technology to support student learning.

5. Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate accommodations to meet individual student learning needs.

6. Assess student progress through formative and summative assessments and provide constructive feedback to improve achievement.

7. Establish and maintain a positive, inclusive, and structured classroom environment that encourages respectful discussion and student participation.

8. Manage student behavior and supervise students during classroom instruction and other school-related activities.

9. Collaborate with school personnel, families, and community partners to support student success and educational experiences.

10. Demonstrate the ability to facilitate discussions of historical, cultural, civic, and contemporary issues in an objective, respectful, and educationally appropriate manner.

11. Maintain accurate student records, instructional documentation, and communication with parents and staff.

12. Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, flexibility, and compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and district policies.

2. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

1. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout classrooms and school facilities as required.

2. Ability to use computers, instructional technology, and other classroom equipment necessary to perform assigned duties.

3. Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels, frequent interruptions, and large groups of students.

4. Ability to maintain emotional control and exercise sound judgment in stressful situations.

5. Ability to lift, carry, and move instructional materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds as required.

6. May require participation in school activities, meetings, and events outside the regular school day.

7. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

General Responsibilities:

1. Plan and deliver social sciences instruction that develops students' knowledge, critical thinking, historical understanding, and civic responsibility.

2. Teach assigned courses in accordance with district curriculum and applicable Kansas educational standards.

3. Develop and implement instructional activities that promote inquiry, analysis, research, discussion, and problem-solving.

4. Incorporate appropriate instructional materials, historical resources, and technology to support student learning.

5. Assess student learning, maintain accurate records, and provide timely feedback to students and families.

6. Establish a positive classroom environment and manage student behavior in accordance with district expectations.

7. Provide appropriate instructional accommodations and collaborate with other educators to meet individual student needs.

8. Encourage respectful consideration of multiple perspectives and responsible participation in discussions of historical and contemporary issues.

9. Collaborate with administrators, staff, parents, and community members to support student achievement and educational opportunities.

10. Maintain and appropriately manage instructional materials, equipment, and assigned classroom facilities.

11. Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, district activities, and other assigned responsibilities.

12. Follow district policies, safety procedures, and the Kansas Educator Code of Conduct.

13. Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal consistent with the position.