Social Studies Teacher

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• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Social Studies
• Date Posted:
  9/23/2026
• Location:
  
  Metea Valley High School

Description:
Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual is provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever-changing world.

This is a full-time position for the  school year only.

• 1.Plan and instruct students on District and state standards aligned curriculum.
• 2.Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• 3.Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials and resources as needed to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of progress.
• 4.Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress. Administer standardized assessments as directed. Interpret student assessment data for application of instructional methods and monitoring of student progress.
• 5.Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• 6.Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• 7.Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other grade level or departmental teachers and support teachers to plan instruction across classrooms and to incorporate lessons across subjects.
• 8.Meet regularly with support teachers, teacher assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs met.
• 9.Assign work, instructions or lessons to student teachers and/or volunteers. Assess work, modify and provide regular feedback.
• 10.Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.
• 11.Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed.
• 12.Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school and district objectives.
• 13.Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.
• 14.Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• 15.Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
• 16.Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:The qualified candidate will have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with High School Social Studies endorsements. Experience teaching AP Human Geography and AP U.S. History (Preferred) and/or AP Courses.
Rate of pay:Salary is commensurate with education and experience.  Teacher Salary Schedule can be found here: IPEA Contract

Benefits: Benefits as described in the IPEA contract can be found here: IPEA Contract
Working Conditions
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High School