What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Social Studies Teacher 2025-2026 position at Riverview Gardens High School?
Get to Know Us:
Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility. RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra-curricular activities, resources and specialized programs.
RGSD is home to 13 schools, which serve approximately 5,700 students. Committed to providing excellent programs from early childhood education through high school.
Culture:
RGSD is dedicated to regaining full accreditation under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Riverview Gardens is currently working in collaboration with educational institutions and community partners to support the needs of children.
Interested candidates should have a heart for educating and a willingness to collaborate to help achieve and maintain educational excellence. Ideal candidates are willing to fight and advocate for scholars and educational equity. Join our Ramily!
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SUMMARY: Reports directly to the building principal. Supervise areas of specific responsibilities as they relate to the classroom or program setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct daily and long-range planning for classroom or program activities.
- Display knowledge of the curriculum and subject matter.
- Use effective teaching techniques, strategies, and skills during lessons.
- Evaluate student progress.
- Manage student behavior.
- Maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning.
- Provide for individual differences and learning styles.
- Demonstrate a positive working relationship with the students.
- Communicate student progress and needs to parents.
- Engage in positive interpersonal relationships with members of the school staff.
- Follow policies, regulations, and procedures of the school district.
- Assume responsibilities outside the classroom.
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successful, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties listed above. The requirements listed below are represented of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
- A teaching certificate substantiating completion of eligibility requirements for social studies, secondary education.
- Successful completion of a background check by Human Resources.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Year: 10 Month
Salary: TeacherRange on the District Teacher Salary Schedule - minimum $42,000
Salary : $46,935 - $60,178
