Social Studies Teacher - Middle School

Social Studies Teacher – Middle School

Eastpointe Community Schools – Eastpointe, Michigan.

Job Description

Middle School Social Studies Teacher who will serve as a highly effective educator committed to accelerating student achievement in a diverse, high‑needs school environment. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships with students and families while implementing rigorous, research‑based instructional practices that significantly improve student learning outcomes.

• Plan and deliver standards‑aligned, rigorous instruction that accelerates student growth and closes learning gaps.
• Establish clear learning targets, success criteria, and measurable outcomes for all lessons.
• Use differentiated instructional strategies to meet the academic, social‑emotional, cultural, and developmental needs of diverse learners.
• Implement evidence‑based teaching practices proven to improve student engagement and achievement.
• Adjust instruction rapidly based on student performance data, formative assessments, and student feedback.
• Provide targeted intervention and enrichment opportunities to support individual student needs.
• Ensure students demonstrate measurable academic growth through consistent monitoring and instructional adjustments.

• Collect, analyze, and utilize student performance data to identify strengths, gaps, trends, and instructional priorities.
• Use multiple sources of assessment data, including formative assessments, common assessments, progress monitoring tools, and student work analysis.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify students needing additional supports and develop effective intervention plans.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate growth areas with students, families, and support teams.
• Participate in data cycles, professional learning communities, and continuous improvement processes.

• Create an inclusive, respectful, and academically focused classroom environment where all students feel valued and capable of success.
• Build strong relationships with students while maintaining high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Implement culturally responsive teaching practices that recognize and honor student backgrounds and experiences.
• Promote student ownership, perseverance, problem‑solving, and responsibility for learning.
• Utilize positive behavior supports and restorative practices to create a productive learning environment.

• Work collaboratively with grade‑level teams, specialists, intervention staff, administrators, and families to improve student outcomes.
• Engage actively in professional learning focused on improving instructional effectiveness.
• Reflect on instructional practice and continuously seek ways to improve teaching effectiveness.
• Support school‑wide improvement initiatives and district priorities.
• Contribute positively to a culture of collective responsibility for student success.

• Develop partnerships with families and caregivers to support student learning and success.
• Communicate regularly regarding student progress, needs, and opportunities for growth.
• Encourage family involvement and create meaningful connections between school and community.

• Maintain compliance with Michigan Department of Education requirements, district policies, curriculum expectations, and professional standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation including lesson plans, grades, attendance, and required student records.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, ethical conduct, and commitment to equity and excellence.

• Valid Michigan teaching certification:
  Social Studies RX 6‑12 or CQ 5‑9
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to improve student academic outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of Michigan academic standards and curriculum expectations.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Ability to analyze student data and translate findings into effective instructional…