• Job Description

  Req#: 12781
  Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Social Studies
  
  
  Date Posted:
  7/1/2025
  
  
  Location:
  '); 'Frankfort Middle School
  
  
  Date Available:
  08/04/2025
  
  
  District:
  Community Schools of Frankfort
  Develop and implement engaging units and lesson plans based on state academic standards.
  Employ a variety of instructional techniques, including inquiry-based learning, Socratic discussions, document-based questioning (DBQs), simulations, debates, and technology integration.
  Connect historical and civic concepts to students’ lives, encouraging real-world applications and relevance.
  Scaffold content to ensure access for all learners, including English language learners, students with IEPs/504s, and gifted students.
  Integrate literacy strategies such as close reading, annotation, text-based evidence, and academic vocabulary.
  Design formative and summative assessments to evaluate student understanding and mastery of content.
  Use assessment data to modify instruction and provide targeted interventions or extensions.
  Provide timely, constructive feedback to students and maintain accurate records of academic progress.
  Establish and maintain clear classroom procedures and behavior expectations that promote respect, responsibility, and engagement.
  Foster a positive learning environment that reflects different cultures, perspectives, and histories.
  Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
  Collaborate with grade-level teams, content-area teachers, and instructional coaches to plan interdisciplinary units and improve teaching practices.
  Participate in ongoing professional development and stay current on best practices in history education and pedagogy.
  Communicate regularly with families about student progress, classroom activities, and upcoming projects or assessments.
  Attend and contribute to staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and school events.
  Uphold school and district policies and contribute to a positive school culture.
  Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies Education, or a closely related field
  Valid teaching license/certification for middle school or secondary Social Studies (as required by the state)
  Demonstrated understanding of adolescent development and middle school philosophy
  Proficiency in integrating technology into instruction and assessment
  Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field
  Prior teaching experience at the middle school level (not required)
  Deep content knowledge of middle school social studies topics
  Strong classroom management and organizational skills
  Ability to build rapport with diverse students and families
  Strong written and verbal communication skills
  Reflective practitioner committed to continuous improvement
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• About the company

  Wabash Valley Education Center is a service organization dedicated to assisting teachers and administrators in their efforts to educate students. Visit our website at http://www.esc5.k12.in.us

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