Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/ Middle School Teacher (6-8)

Date Posted: 9/8/2026

Date Available:

10/19/2026

Job Title:

Elementary/Middle School/ or High School Teacher (FLSA: Exempt)

Job Objectives:
Germantown Municipal School District's Teachers are expected to provide best instructional practices in ensuring that students have a quality educational experience where their potential is maximized.

Minimum Qualifications:

Tennessee licensure and/or licensure eligibility in the state of Tennessee.

Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following...

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and physical presence at the assigned work location, as consistent on-site supervision and instruction of students is an essential function of this position
• Teach and instruct in subject matter areas commonly found in a comprehensive public school system in which you are endorsed or selected to teach.
• Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
• Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and laboratory experiences.
• Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids.
• Provide instruction in citizenship and other subject matter specified by legal mandate, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who also possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.
• Review, analyze and evaluate the history, background and assessment of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.
• Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
• Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
• Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
• Review, analyze, evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Prepare, administer, score, record, and report the results of criterion referenced tests.
• Counsel, confer and communicate with parents, school and district personnel regarding pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.
• Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate pupil-learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social and emotional growth opportunities.
• Maintain an effective learning environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation, and the utilization of exhibits, displays, and independent study centers.
• Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
• Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities.
• Seek professional growth opportunities on a yearly basis that keep your professional current with best practices in a 21st Century learning environment.
• Be prepared to perform the job in accordance with the Teacher Evaluation Plan as established by the District and approved by the State Department of Education.

Skills and Abilities

Required:

The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties.

Communication, interpersonal and team skills:

Leadership skills:

• Motivates and inspires students to action to…