Certified History​/Social Studies Teacher

CERTIFIED HISTORY / SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Social Studies
• Date Posted:
  1/29/2026
• Location:
  
  GEORGE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Date Available:
  
  07/27/2026
• Closing Date:
  UNTIL FILLED

This role requires a dynamic educator capable of teaching various historical disciplines (e.g., Mississippi Studies, U.S. History, World History) depending on the specific assignment.

• Curriculum Alignment: Design and implement rigorous lesson plans aligned with the Mississippi College-and Career-Readiness Standards for Social Studies.
• Engagement: Utilize a variety of instructional strategies (lectures, primary source analysis, project-based learning, and technology integration) to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• differentiation: Modify instruction and materials to meet the needs of students with IEPs, 504 plans, and English Learners.
• State Testing Prep: Prepare students effectively for the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) in U.S. History (if teaching high school level).
• Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the district's Student Code of Conduct and Mississippi state regulations.
• Promote a culture of civic engagement and historical inquiry.

• Create and administer formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress.
• Analyze student data to inform future instruction and provide timely, constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of attendance and grades using the district's Student Information System (e.g., SAMs, Power School).

• Collaborate with the Social Studies department and grade-level teams to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and behavior.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development days (PD), and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Uphold the Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Valid Mississippi Educator License with appropriate endorsements. Common endorsements include:
  • 192 (Social Studies 7-12)
  • 101 (History)
• Passing scores on the Praxis II:
  Social Studies Content Knowledge (or specific subject area) exam.
• Strong knowledge of U.S., World, and Mississippi History.
• Proficiency with educational technology (Google Classroom, Canvas, Promethean Boards).
• Ability to interpret data to drive instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Successful completion of a criminal background check and fingerprinting (as required by Mississippi law).

Reports To: Building Principal / Director of Special Education or Designee

Terms of Employment:
Contract / 187 Days FLSA Status:
Exempt

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:27:39 PM CST.

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