7th Grade Social Science Teacher

Openings as of 7/24/2026

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7th Grade Social Science Teacher

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Social Studies

Insurance- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available

Leaves- paid sick, and personal days provided

• The ideal team member in District 97 is a visionary and equity-centered leader who inspires excellence and fosters collective responsibility for student success. This individual:
  • Champions the district's vision and drives forward-thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs.
  • Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency.
  • Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners.
  • Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools.
  • Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members.
  • Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels.
  • Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members.
  • Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in service of students and colleagues.
  • Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers.
  • Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students.

District 97 seeks a dedicated and dynamic full-time social scienceteacher to join our team. The job of the teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as an instructional leader with the specific responsibility of supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines;

collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom dynamics; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress in support of the district's equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12:
Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

• PLANNING AND PREPARATION
  • Applying Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
  • Knowing and Valuing Students
  • Setting Instructional Outcomes
  • Using Resources Efficiently
  • Planning Coherent Instruction
  • Knowing and Valuing Students
  • Designing and Analyzing Assessments
• LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
  • Cultivating Respectful and Aff...
  • Fostering a Culture for Learning
  • Maintaining Purposeful Environments
  • Supporting Positive Behavior
  • Organizing Spaces for Learning
• LEARNING EXPERIENCES
  • Communicating About Purpose and Content
  • Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
  • Engaging Students in Learning
  • Using Assessment for Learning
  • Responding Flexibly to Student Needs
• PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Engaging in Reflective Practice
  • Documenting Student Progress
  • Engaging Families and Communities
  • Contributing to School Community and Culture
  • Growing and Developing Professionally
  • Acting in Service of Students

• Teaching Social Science Classes based on C3 Framework:
  • Engage students in challenging content through well-designed inquiry-based learning activities that require complex thinking while providing multiple opportunities for students to become civically engaged, socially responsible, culturally aware, and financially literate.
  • Design and implement effective social science curriculum, lessons, and activities aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards for social science.
  • Utilize current and emerging technologies as learning/teaching resources.
• Individualized Instruction:
  Provide differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of our learners, considering various learning styles, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Assessment and Progress Monitoring:
  Develop and administer assessments to evaluate students' proficiency and monitor their progress. Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and support staff to create a cohesive and integrated educational experience for all students.
• Parent and Community Engagement:
  Foster positive relationships with parents and the community by communicating effectively about students' progress, organizing parent-teacher conferences, and participating in school events.
• Cultural Sensitivity:
  Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an…