Secondary - HS Teacher - Social Studies

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Secondary / Secondary - HS Teacher - Social Studies
• Date Posted: 2/20/2026
• Location:
  
  Southeast High School

Teaches social studies (History, Civics, Economics, Geography, Oklahoma History, Political Science, Philosophy, etc.) to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma City’s Board of Education and any other appropriate learning activities. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil with the identified objectives.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Treat pupils with respect and dignity.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Interacts with pupils, staff and parents in a positive and professional manner.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Establish rapport with pupils and provide a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Actively participate in full implementation of the OKCPS model for School Improvement.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• To ensure continuity of services, alternative work site may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. Eligibility for an alternative work site will be determined by the superintendent of schools; guidelines will be distributed by the supervisor based on role and responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s in education or a related field.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Secondary Education in subjects listed below or Alternative Teaching Certification as approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
• World History;
  Geography;
  Ancient/Medieval History;
  Black History;
  American History; U.S. History;
  Oklahoma History;
  Government;
  Economics;
  Democracy;
  Sociology.
• Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, follow state and district guidelines.
• Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time,
• Exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer,
• Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids,
• Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone,
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone,
• Physical agility, able to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach. Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds

• Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer
• Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids
• Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone
• Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach; ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds

This job description is for communication purposes and may be updated or revised. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to listed qualifications.