Social Studies Teacher, 6-8 Grade Level

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Openings as of 7/31/2026

Social Studies Teacher, 6-8 Grade Level

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Social Studies
• Date Posted: 7/29/2026
• Location:
  
  Harbor Lights Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  August 2026

Position:
Social Studies Teacher 6-8 Grade Level Posting Dates:
July 29, 2026 – Until Filled

Reports To:

Harbor Lights Middle School Principal Beginning:
August 20, 2026

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Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate required.
• Must be highly qualified to teach Social Studies
• (RX) required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach courses using best practices and can differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a variety of learners.
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate and also use data to drive instruction
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

• Reaching
  :
  Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Lifting
  :
  Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Grasping
  :
  Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking
  :
  Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing
  :
  Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions
  :
  Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions.
• The worker should provide consistent and reliable in-person attendance.

The West Ottawa Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, height, weight, marital or family status, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The District's Compliance Officers shall handle inquiries regarding the Board's non-discrimination policies and address any complaint of discrimination.

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Postings current as of 7/31/2026 6:08:56 PM CST.