Social Studies Teacher - High School (8th Grade Academy

High School/8th Grade Academy Social Studies Teacher

Eastpointe Middle School

Eastpointe Community Schools is in the business of transforming lives. Our partnership with the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and University of Virginia's Partners for Leaders in Education (UVA-PLE) has created a unique opportunity for rapid district turnaround. Part of our continued growth and improvement involves increasing educational expectations, developing a culture of support, and nurturing all students to address academic, behavioral, and interpersonal needs.

The High School/8th Grade Academy Social Studies Teacher will serve as a highly effective educator committed to accelerating student achievement in a diverse, high-needs school environment. The successful 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 (PLCs), 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 6-12
• 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 decisions.
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to maintain high expectations.

• Ability to design engaging, rigorous lessons aligned to learning standards.
• Strong understanding of how students learn and how to address unfinished learning.
• Skill in differentiating instruction without…