Middle School Social Studies; Grades 7-8

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Morton Grove School District 70

Middle School Social Studies (Grades 7-8)

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Social Studies
• Date Posted: 12/4/2025
• Location:
  
  Park View School
• Date Available:
  
  08/17/2026
• Closing Date: 01/16/2026

Middle School Social Studies (Grades 7-8)

Position

Purpose:

Educator must have the belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levels. Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment;

and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Primarily teaching Social Studies with the possibility of other content areas as determined by administration.
• Support the tenets of a Professional Learning Community by ensuring high levels of learning for all students, participating in a collaborative, interdependent team, and having a results orientation.
• Develops and administers school middle school 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 in alignment with all aspects of the Danielson Framework for Teaching.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the Park View School.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Supports the district purpose and goals.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile:

• Certification/License:
  General Education Teacher
• IL State Certification as a Middle School Teacher
• Additional endorsements preferred

Education :

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Medical insurance (PPO w/HRA & HMO options)

Postings current as of 12/9/2025 1:00:12 PM CST.

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