SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER (RX) 6-12
Location: Atherton Jr./Sr. High School
Reports To: Building Principal
Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year
The Social Studies teacher is responsible for providing a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports the academic, social, emotional, and physical growth of young learners. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with Michigan Academic Standards, assesses student progress, collaborates with families and staff, and implements effective classroom management practices. The position requires fostering positive relationships, supporting diverse learning needs, and maintaining compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
? Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with the Michigan K�12 Standards and district curriculum.
? Create and maintain a safe, positive, and engaging classroom environment that promotes student learning and social-emotional development.
? Assess student progress using a variety of formative and summative measures and use data to inform instruction.
? Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, behavioral, and developmental needs of students.
? Implement effective classroom management strategies that foster positive behavior and student engagement.
? Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, support staff, and families to support student success.
? Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and school activities.
? Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP), Section 504, and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) processes as appropriate.
? Maintain accurate student records and complete required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
? Attend staff meetings, professional development activities, and other district-required functions.
? Comply with all district policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
? Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee.
? Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
? Valid Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate education endorsement(s) required by the Michigan Department of Education.
? Highly qualified to teach at the secondary level in accordance with state and federal requirements.
? Experience with MTSS, PBIS, and differentiated instruction.
? Knowledge of the Michigan K�12 Standards, assessment practices, and curriculum development.
? Ability to create and maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
? Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and classroom management skills.
? Ability to work effectively with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.
? Successful completion of all required criminal history and background checks.
? Regular and reliable attendance.
SALARY: Per Atherton Education Association contract
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates must apply online at www.applitrack.com/gcaps/onlineapp. APPLICATION DEADLINE: ASAP or Until Filled
It is the policy of the Atherton Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of sex, race, color, or national origin, age or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities.
Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) provides educational leadership that impacts instruction, learning, student achievement, productivity, and efficiency. Strong relationships and partnerships are the foundation of GISD's services. It is through those relationships and partnerships that GISD is able to provide high quality, innovative educational programs and support services to students, parents, and educators.
GISD's departments and programs provide expansive, relevant, and state-of-the art learning opportunities in general education, career technical education, and special education. Further, its focus on early childhood education, specialized schools, robust professional development programming, along with its many shared and collaborative programs, enables our organization to encompass the educational community with programs and services that reach far beyond the classroom to benefit the broader community.
At GISD, we are collaborators, leaders, educators, and service providers. It is through the knowledge, unique skills, and talents of GISD staff, and the collaborative support of stakeholders, that delivery of our programs and services are achieved, and our most important role - service to students - is accomplished.
GISD is an NCA-AdvancED accredited intermediate school district. Our mission describes a commitment to providing high quality programs and services, and includes standards that guide GISD's continuous improvement efforts.
GISD serves a region with nearly 66,000 students and 8,500 educators. Its primary service area consists of the 21 public school districts and 15 public school academies (charter schools) in Genesee County, Michigan. Other services extend to Lapeer, Shiawassee, and surrounding counties.
