Temporary Teacher, Social Science @ Mission Hills High School (2026​/2027

Teacher, Social Sciences

This position will sign a Temporary Contract for the 26/27 school year.

Title – Teacher, Social Sciences

Minimum Qualifications

• California credential authorizing instruction in Social Science
• Education sufficient to meet credential requirements
• Experience:
  
  None required
• Personal:
  See District requirements

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to implement the subject matter, philosophical, social, and educational concepts relative to the duties and responsibilities listed on this job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• As a Director of Learning
• Teaches courses in social studies:
  History, Geography, American Government, Political Science and Humanities according to courses of study as adopted by the Board of Education. Conducts other appropriate learning activities within the social science field
• Instructs students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study
• Develops a balanced social studies program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time, and laboratory experiences appropriate to social sciences; other suitable activities designed to encourage pupils to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, achieve improved interpersonal relationships, and make value judgments based on scientific methods of inquiry
• Provides a variety of instructional methods to adapt the curriculum to needs of students with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds
• Develops knowledge of the purpose, structure, and operation of the American governmental and economic system, and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship
• Develops knowledge of political and economic systems of other nations and their influence on personal freedom, education, and living standards of the people in those nations
• Develops knowledge, respect, and understanding of cultural groups throughout the world and emphasizes the need for international cooperation
• Develops an understanding of the contributions of minority racial, religious, and political groups to American culture, and the role of minorities in our present world
• Encourages students to become aware of the complexity and interrelations of local, state, national, and world problems
• Selects book, instructional aids, instructional supplies, resource speakers, field trips, and other social science activities
• Relationships
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a District level.
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, or other professionals
• Communicates with parents to discuss the individual student progress
• Teacher should be knowledgeable about affairs and organizations
• Professional Attitude, Responsibilities and Participation
• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service educational activities provided by the District and in self-selected professional growth activities
• May adequately teach students of different backgrounds and levels of ability

Accountability

• Person to whom responsible
• Building Principal
• Evaluator
• Building Principal / Assistant Principal
• Persons responsible to Teacher, Social Sciences
• Those designated by Building Principal

California Single Subject Credential authorizing service in Social Science or Authorization to teach Social Science. If you do not currently possess a valid credential, please attach a letter (Does not need to be from a University) to the credential section of your ed-join application that lists your current University, expected graduation date. English Learner Authorization (CLAD, ELA1, BASP, ELAM, ELAS all accepted).

If you do not currently possess a full English Learner Authorization, we can cover you under an Emergency CLAD Permit if offered a position with the District. Letter of Introduction, Resume, Three Letters of Recommendation (Current). This position will sign a Temporary Contract for the 26/27 school year. (required documents must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application)

* THE DISTRICT NOW ACCEPTS UP TO 10 YEARS OF PRIOR SERVICE. Number of Work Days: 184 Hours Per Day: 7.5 Hours/Day For credential questions, email Certificated Technician AMBER CHRISTMAN istman