Social Studies Teacher

Job Details

Job Location:

Richmond Heights (710) - Cleveland, OH 44143

Position Type:
Regular Full‑Time

Salary: $46,000.00 per year (Competitive Compensation Package starting from $46,000/year)

Job Shift: Day (Monday – Friday; 7:30AM – 4:30PM)

Job Category:
Certificated – High School (Flex High School, Cleveland)

The Teacher works in a personalized instructional environment, collaborating with students and parents to develop and evaluate individualized academic plans. The role supports student retention and academic success, reporting to the Principal or designee.

• Teach using approved curriculum and assign an individualized course of study to each student.
• Administer assessments to newly enrolled students in Language, Mathematics, and Reading within the first month.
• Monitor and administer testing for all students upon completion of English and Mathematics courses.
• Participate in state and school‑mandated testing.
• Carefully review and evaluate homework.
• Monitor student credit completion.
• Administer, proctor, grade tests, and provide test scores.
• Refer students to a core subject teacher when necessary.
• Document student notes in the Student Information System.
• Record attendance and reporting in the SIS database.
• Conduct close‑out procedures for student folders at the end of the learning period, or when a student drops, withdraws, or graduates.
• Work with Student Relations staff on folder changes and corrections.
• Maintain accurate records as required by the Ohio Department of Education and independent auditors.
• Be available to students and/or parents during appointments.
• Contact students who miss appointments.
• Assist students in finding additional resources when needed.
• Refer students to labs, tutoring, study teams, and counseling as appropriate.
• Discipline students when necessary.
• Keep all student work neat and organized.
• Meet Ohio Professional Teaching Standards.
• Complete yearly academic plans aligned with upcoming state standards.
• Provide a report card after each semester and when a student drops, withdraws, or graduates.
• Participate in developing new and creative curriculum to support student and school needs as assigned by the leader.
• Attend all staff meetings and assigned professional development activities.
• Attend graduation ceremonies and participate in other school events.
• Adhere to attendance policies.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned, noting that responsibilities may change over time.

• Knowledge of Ohio Teaching Standards and understanding of the organization’s culture, services, and products.
• Knowledge of educational trends, research, and technology to support learning.
• Experience with research‑based instructional strategies for all student populations, including at‑risk students.
• Knowledge of a variety of educational programs.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community representatives.
• Ability to work inclusively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups.
• Effective communication skills, including clear instructions, academic language, appropriate delivery, unbiased listening, and constructive feedback.
• Judgmental independence, deadline orientation, and accurate record‑keeping.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Self‑sufficiency, interpersonal strengths, and a focus on excellent customer service.

• Valid teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Proficiency in Student Information System applications.

• High workflow management, project coordination, and people engagement.
• Finger dexterity for typing and handling small objects.
• Clear speaking ability for detailed instruction.
• Average hearing, capable of normal conversation.
• Average visual acuity for document preparation and inspection.
• Ability to multitask, adjust task priorities, and perform repetitive work.
• Tolerance of low to moderate noise and frequent deadline pressures.