Job Description:Middle School Social Studies TeacherWashington Middle School2025-2026 School YearQualifications: Valid Missouri teaching certificate in Middle School Social Studies.Position Summary: To create an educational program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a quality education, in accordance with each student’s ability; establish good relationships with parents and with other staff.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaches district approved curriculum and adheres to adopted Board of Education policies.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and community.
Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Learns and implements strategies to instruct students in higher level of learning.
Uses technologies to enhance instruction.
Must be able to effectively organize and prioritize work.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
Must be able to give and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until FilledQualified individuals who wish to apply for this position should complete an on-line application by visiting:Sherri CoxHuman Resources3120 Lemay Ferry RoadSt. Louis, MO 63125314-467-5101Mehlville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify ParticipantWe appreciate your interest in Mehlville School District!
