Social Studies Teacher

Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators

Van Buren, AR

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Diversity, Lesson Plans, Mobile Devices, Multimedia, Office Equipment, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Request for Information (RFI), Safety/Work Safety, Student Conduct, Team Player, Technical Support, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, University/School Policies, University/School Regulations
LOCATION
Van Buren, AR
POSTED
11 days ago

Social Studies Teacher

Deadline: June 12, 2026

District/Organization: Mattawan Consolidated Schools

Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Position Details

POSITION: General Education Certified Instructor

REPORTS TO: Principal

EMPLOYER: Mattawan Consolidated School

SUMMARY:

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching
  • Valid Michigan Teaching certification in appropriate subject area.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
  • Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
  • Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
  • Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
  • Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
  • Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
  • Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
  • Provide appropriate feedback on work.
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
  • Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
  • Prepare required reports on students and activities.
  • Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
  • Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
  • Prepare classroom for class activities.
  • Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
  • Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
  • Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
  • Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
  • Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
  • Participate in appropriate professional activities.
  • Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

SAFETY AND HEALTH:

Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS HANDLED:

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

School/Classroom setting

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year per Mattawan Education Association collective bargaining agreement.

E-mail: lswintz@mattawanschools.org

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