Social Studies Teacher - North Medford High School

Social Studies Teacher – North Medford High School )

Starting Date: Immediately

Job : 5641889

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $47,941 to $94,122 Annual

Permanent 1.0 FTE position for the 2026-27 school year. Salary range pending funding; the posted range refers to 2025-26.

Summary: The classroom teacher helps students learn subject matter and/or skills in a positive atmosphere that will develop them as responsible, respectful, and independent learners. Growth and development address academic, social, emotional, and physical needs.

• Professional Preparedness and Growth
  • Instruction reflects a well-planned and effective methodology.
  • Develop and implement instructional practices and strategies that include multiple assessment methods, support students in meeting rigorous learning goals, and engage and encourage learners to develop a deep understanding of content areas.
  • Understand how learners grow and develop, recognizing variations across cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, as well as cultural diversity; implement a developmentally appropriate, challenging, and high-standards learning environment.
  • Make objective, non-emotional, well-informed decisions regarding student welfare.
  • Instruction reflects adequate and current knowledge of essential skills, literacy promotion, and technology.
  • Improve professional skills through in-service workshops, district meetings, continuing education, etc.
  • Set goals and collaborate with the supervisor on planning.
• Principles of Teaching and Learning
  • Show respect, consideration, and fairness to students across learning levels.
  • Meet the needs of students with special interests, abilities, and learning problems.
  • Provide personal help and positive reinforcement.
  • Challenge students to think and express thoughts through engaging lessons.
  • Help students set achievement expectations and evaluate progress.
  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
  • Provide a variety of learning materials and resources.
  • Make clear to students what they are learning and why.
• Multi-Ethnic/Multi-Cultural Education
  • Include culturally diverse themes in lessons and instruction.
  • Recognize and appreciate cultural diversity and the importance of sensitive communication.
• Evaluation
  • Plan instruction assessing student progress on state standards.
  • Use tests and other evaluative information to determine if goals are met.
  • Update and maintain accurate student progress records.
  • Consult with principal, specialists, other teachers, and students on plans, methods, and results.
  • Use instruments that effectively measure attainment of learning goals.
  • Communicate effectively with parents/guardians, colleagues, and students regarding achievement and behavior.
• Classroom Management
  • Implement effective strategies to provide a safe, secure, and respectful learning environment; communicate expectations consistently and equitably.
• Communication Skills
  • Communicate regularly in writing and verbally with parents, students, colleagues, and supervisors.
  • Listen actively and respond professionally, aligned with district values.
  • Encourage school-to-home and community partnerships.
  • Redirect parents, students, or patrons to appropriate resources when needed.
• Organizational Responsibilities
  • Cooperate with and support faculty members.
  • Observe school rules and regulations.
  • Assume necessary non-instructional duties.
  • Provide data to administration as requested.
  • Maintain accurate student records.
  • Assist with building budgeting.
  • Encourage parent participation in programs.
  • Colead responsibilities with other staff to promote educational goals.
• Marginal Duties and Responsibilities
  • Set up classroom for activities and clean up afterward.
  • Answer phones, take messages, and forward as appropriate.
  • Assist with school-wide events and inventory of textbooks.
  • Assist with in-home visits.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• All employees supervise students and maintain a safe environment.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following represent knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

• Education and/or Experience
  • Eligible for or licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for assignment as a teacher; experience varies by assignment.
• Interpersonal Skills
  • Interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, and students.
  • Resolve conflict, maintain confidentiality, and build positive team spirit.
• Language Skills
  • Fluently communicate verbally and in writing in English; preference for applicants fluent in English and Spanish.
  • Present information and respond effectively in one-on-one, small, and large groups.
  • Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and regulations.
  • Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills
  • Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference.
  • Apply basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages,…