What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle Level Social Studies Teacher position at Lexington School District 4?
Position Type :
2025-2026 Certified Positions / Teacher
Date Posted : 1 / 29 / 2025
Location :
Sandhills Middle School
High-Needs School)
Date Available : 2025-26 SY
Closing Date : Until Filled
Job Description
Job Title : Middle Level Social StudiesTeacher
Qualifications : Valid Middle Level or Secondary Level teaching certification; Certification pending graduation; Certificate of Eligibility for Alternative Certification Pathway
Job Goal : To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, behaviors, and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for future education in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good working relationships with parents and other staff members.
Reports to : Principal
Performance Responsibilities : (includes but not limited to) :
- Teaches district approved curriculum
- Develops lesson plans and instructional material and translates them into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to needs of each student
- Communicates with parents and guardians outside of normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, calls, conferences, etc.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
- Keep appropriate records and prepares progress reports and enters grade in district software programs
- Makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans
- Plans and coordinates the work of Instructional Assistants (if applicable)
- Creates an environment for learning through student displays and exhibits of work
- Supervises classroom and students and volunteers
- Meet standards set forth by State Department of Education Evaluation Process
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Physical Requirements : Requires light work that involves walking, bending, or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.
Terms of Employment : 190 days; 2025-26 Lexington Four Certified Pay Schedule
Evaluation : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy and the State Department of Education Evaluation Process
