High School Social Studies Teacher

2026-27 High School Social Studies Teacher

Midwest City
- Del City School District District Wide
- Certified
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job : 5619430

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 31, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB DESCRIPTION: TEACHER

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

CERTIFIED TEACHER SCHEDULE

DEPARTMENT: SECONDARY INSTRUCTION

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

SAFETY-SENSITIVE: YES

POSITION SUMMARY:

The teacher will be expected to establish and foster a positive classroom environment where students are given the opportunity to develop academically and socially. The teacher will also be expected to maintain compliance with district policies and initiatives as supervised by the site administrator. Positive and professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and all stakeholders are expected.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university
• Teaching certification recognized by the State of Oklahoma
• Previous experience with children or in a classroom setting is preferred
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain all records and the comprehensive computer database necessary to complete the annual child counts and other state and federal reports required by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
• Teach academic content as designated to pupils in a classroom, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and activities aligned to current state standards.
• Adhere to district and school policies as set forth by district/site handbooks.
• Able to provide a learning environment that allows all students to feel safe and successful.
• Instruct pupils in basic subject matter specified in state law and regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth toward goals, make adjustments as needed, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify pupil needs and collaborate with other professional staff members in assessing and providing interventions/resources for pupils’ health, social‑emotional, and academic needs.
• Enhance professional pedagogy through in‑service education provided by the district and self‑selected professional growth opportunities. In addition to this, set goals for professional growth and seek guidance.
• Additional duties that may be assigned by immediate supervisor or above.

LANGUAGE AND GRAMMAR

SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to compose and write grammatically correct correspondence and memos.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, schedule form, or blueprint form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and environment described here are representative of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee may occasionally be required to supervise a varying number of employees in the overall direction, coordination, and completion of tasks as assigned.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not exhaustive and is intended to be an accurate reflection of principal job elements for making fair hiring and pay decisions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
English & Language Arts

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required