Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Oklahoma City, OK
United States

The Middle School Social Studies Teacher is responsible for facilitating student growth in academic, social, and critical thinking skills through the implementation of district-approved curriculum. The teacher will create a dynamic and engaging learning environment that encourages students to understand historical events, geography, economics, and civics while integrating the Oklahoma A+ (OKA+) Schools Model, which emphasizes arts-based approaches, collaboration, and interdisciplinary teaching. This model helps foster a deeper engagement with social studies content by utilizing diverse teaching methods and creative connections across subjects.

Essential Responsibilities:

-Develop and implement a middle school social studies curriculum that aligns with district goals, state standards, and the OKA+ Schools Model.
-Create an interactive, student-centered classroom environment that promotes active engagement, inquiry, and critical thinking around historical, geographical, economic, and civic concepts.
-Integrate arts, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary strategies to make social studies content engaging and relevant to students' lives.
-Design lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles, helping students understand complex social studies concepts through a variety of media and hands-on learning activities.
-Conduct regular formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet individual and group needs.
-Promote the development of responsible citizenship and an understanding of global and local communities through engaging activities and discussions.
-Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student performance, attendance, and assessments in accordance with district policies and state regulations.
-Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues to ensure student success and encourage family involvement in education.
-Promote a respectful classroom environment that values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, and sets high standards for student behavior.
-Collaborate with other grade-level and subject-area teachers to evaluate and enhance the curriculum and teaching strategies.
-Select and manage instructional resources, including textbooks, digital tools, and other materials to support student learning.
-Supervise students during non-classroom activities, including field trips, school events, and extracurricular activities related to social studies.
-Administer standardized assessments in alignment with district and state testing protocols.
-Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal or district administration.