25-26, Cottage Grove High School Social Studies Teacher, 1.0 FTE

High School Social Studies Teacher

1.0 FTE

Cottage Grove High School

2025-26

Cottage Grove High School is seeking a social studies teacher for the 2025-26 school year who is skilled at creating both meaningful relationships and engaging lessons to inspire students to appreciate the history of the United States, the world and other cultures while building their skills and knowledge. This permanent position would be an important part of an experienced and energetic social studies department, as well as a school staff with the mission to partner with parents and the community to help students find their direction for their future.

Cottage Grove High School has 650 students in grades 9-12 and promotes a welcoming and positive experience for all students. CGHS prides itself in offering students a wide variety of courses, opportunities and experiences to challenge and prepare them for tomorrow. CGHS strives to be a local leader in CTE, technology and instruction.

Qualifications

• Valid Oregon teaching certificate with a social studies endorsement (or the ability to obtain)
• Experience teaching social studies at the secondary level
• Demonstrated abilities to plan and implement instruction a around district curriculum guides
• Ability to work and communicate with students, teachers, parents and administrators
• Ability to contribute in a meaningful way with an experienced team of instructors as part of professional learning communities

Successful applicants must comply with the OHA rule on the COVID-19 vaccine mandate by either being fully vaccinated or have an accepted religious or medical exception by the South Lane School District. The candidate must sign a safety expectation form if granted a medical or religious exception. Oregon Health Authority OAR 333-019-1030: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff

Preferred Qualities

• ESOL endorsements preferred
• Evidence of multi-cultural experience and cultural competency
• Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred
• Willingness to coach and/or advise sports, clubs or activities 

An ideal candidate would also embody the mission, vision and collective commitments of CGHS and its staff:

CGHS Mission: We are ALL about learning at high levels to ensure our students succeed after high school.  

CGHS Vision: Students & Staff at CGHS learn together to:

• Authentically take risks to own the learning experience
• Cultivate and create a sense of belonging and safe environment for EACH individual 
• Make relevant connections between learning & life
• Prepare to meet the needs of our ever-changing world

CGHS Collective Commitments: in order to fulfill our fundamental purpose and become the school we describe in our vision statement, each member of the staff commits to the following

• I will be a positive, contributing member of my collaborative team.
• I will teach the essential standards of our agreed-upon curriculum unit by unit.
• I will monitor each student’s learning on an ongoing basis through classroom and team-developed formative assessments.
• I will use evidence of student learning to inform and improve my practice and to better meet the needs of each student.
• I will work with my colleagues to achieve our SMART goals.
• I will seek out best practices to support student learning.
• I will keep parents informed of the progress of their children.
• I will commit to culturally responsive practices, building relationships, and increasing equity. 

Salary

Salary will be determined by the experience and degree level in accordance with the licensed

salary schedule. 

Application Procedure

Applications are completed online at: https://slane.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER South Lane School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Disabled persons may contact Human Resources at (503) 825-5000 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at (800) 735-2900

Application review will begin Friday, April 11th

Salary : $45,025 - $93,973