Social Studies Teacher - FTE

Social Studies Teacher - 1.0 FTE

Forest Hills Public School District, Eastern High, Ada, Michigan

Job : 5795129

Final date to receive applications: Jul 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Social Studies Teacher - 1.0 FTE

Eastern High School

Reports To
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Building Principal

Salary
:
Per the FHEA Master Agreement Salary Schedule

Schedule
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Beginning with the  School Year

Job Summary
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Work with students to develop social studies knowledge and skills that are fundamental to their success; to discover and develop special talents of students in the field of social studies.

• State of Michigan Teacher Certification required
• RX or CX endorsement preferred

• Successfully educate students on state and district standards.
• Consistent planning and delivery of effective instruction aligned with the district-provided curriculum.
• Implement strategies to enhance students’ learning.
• Regularly assess students' proficiency levels and adapt instruction accordingly.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Foster respect and understanding among students of all backgrounds.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate progress to parents/guardians.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices.
• Attend staff meetings and collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional strategies.
• Develop standards for critical analysis through group discussions.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

In accordance with the FHEA Master Agreement.

The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.

Forest Hills Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Position Type: Full-Time

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• Kayla Bruley
• 620 Forest Hill Ave SE
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
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