High School - Social Studies Teacher - Pattonville High School

High School - Social Studies Teacher – Pattonville High School – 2026–2027 School Year

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Social Studies
• Date Posted: 2/13/2026
• Location:
  
  Pattonville High School
• Date Available:
  
  08/17/2026
• Closing Date: 02/27/26 or until filled

Pattonville School District is seeking a passionate and dedicated Social Studies Teacher to join our team. We are committed to creating a nurturing learning environment where diversity is valued, knowledge empowers students, and commitment leads to success. The ideal candidate will inspire young learners, foster a love of learning, and support students in becoming responsible and engaged citizens.

Under the general supervision of the school principal(s), the Social Studies Teacher facilitates student learning by implementing district-approved curriculum to develop students' knowledge and skills in history and the social sciences. The teacher promotes critical thinking, responsible citizenship, and an understanding of historical and contemporary issues by delivering engaging instruction; assessing and documenting student progress; addressing individual learning needs; and creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

The teacher communicates effectively with students, parents/guardians, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

• Develops and administers social studies curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and utilizes instructional materials that translate into meaningful student learning experiences around historical events.
• Teaches knowledge of social studies, incorporating history, geography, economics, political science, systems of government, education, responsible citizenship, and humanities.
• Develops students' understanding of various racial, ethnic, religious, and political groups, as well as the role/impact of socio-economic status, and the influence of various factors on human rights and freedom.
• Fosters an understanding of the continuity and patterns of human behavior through the ages, and an awareness of the complexity and interrelationship of local, state, national and world challenges and approaches to various solution(s).
• Demonstrates the manner in which the past provides a comparative basis from which to evaluate the nature of current issues and predict courses of action for the future, with continuous cross-reference to contemporary matters of importance.
• Develops students' research skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to make critical judgments and contribute to the thoughtful exchange of ideas, through a variety of reading, writing, group discussion and presentation assignments to stimulate self-reliance in problem-solving and conclusion drawing skills.
• Promotes students' critical analysis of the effect media has on the flow of information and shaping of public discourse concerning key issues in the world.
• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs.
• Keeps accurate and complete records regarding grading and attendance as required by district/building procedures/policies.
• Encourages involvement in the educational process and ensures effective communication with students and parents/guardians.
• Ensures that student behavior conforms to school/district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student conduct needed to achieve an effective learning environment.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, participates in faculty meetings, professional development, and serves on appropriate committees.
• Selects appropriate learning materials and instructional strategies consistent with district curriculum.

• Bachelors or masters degree from an accredited college or university.
• Missouri Social Science 9-12 certification.
• Strong classroom management and…