Social Studies Teacher; Middle School

Title: Social Studies Teacher (Middle School)

• Position Type: Teaching - Middle School/ Social Studies
• Date Posted: 11/24/2025
• Location: To Be Assigned
• Closing Date: 7/15/2026

Unit I Salary Scale: $61,074 - $105,331, 10‑month work year, 7.5 hours per day.

Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) educates and empowers each student to achieve independence and contribute to a diverse and evolving society. Our teachers cultivate learning communities that spark curiosity, ignite creativity, and inspire success, fostering a culture of belonging where every student feels valued, respected, and supported by creating a safe and welcoming environment. This position plays a crucial role in motivating and guiding students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their highest potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

• Academic Excellence: Engage each student in high‑quality, authentic, and relevant learning experiences; foster academic achievement by setting high standards, removing barriers, and providing rigorous, evidence‑based instruction; set ambitious goals for instruction and student learning, effectively planning and monitoring progress; recognize and adapt to diverse learning styles, ensuring all students learn and thrive.
• Culture & Belonging: Maintain a continuous focus on the safety and well‑being of our students while creating a safe and supportive learning environment; foster physical, emotional, and social health, contributing to a positive school climate; set clear, consistent, and high standards for all students; exhibit fair, firm, and consistent behavior to promote self‑discipline, build community, and resolve conflicts; plan activities and use materials that reflect the unique backgrounds and identities of all students;
  
  create opportunities for student voices to be heard, valued, and actively engaged.
• Growth Mindset: Commit to continuous learning and growth, perseverance, and seeking and implementing feedback; be flexible, adaptable, solution‑oriented, and take accountability.
• Community Engagement: Build strong connections and collaborative relationships to identify and address barriers that impact student learning and success; partner with caregivers and the community to develop strong and meaningful connections; create opportunities for stakeholders to feel valued, heard, and actively engaged.

• Eligibility for MSDE teacher licensure in appropriate field; content knowledge in the field of specialization.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including empathy, teamwork, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and emotional control; maintain organization and punctuality.
• Understanding and commitment to the goals and values of Washington County Public Schools.

• Engage in extended periods of sitting or standing; move comfortably throughout the building and grounds to fulfill various responsibilities.
• Utilize sensory skills to communicate and interact effectively, including seeing, reading, hearing, and talking.
• Maintain emotional control and composure under stress.
• Travel district‑wide as needed to participate in professional learning and other activities.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance; work extended or irregular hours when necessary.

Teacher performance is evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.