Date: January 12, 2026
Position: Temporary Teacher - Social Studies 8
Location: North Lincoln Middle School
Terms of Contract: Temporary, 10 months, Full-time, Benefit Eligible
Reports To: Principal
Monthly Salary: Teacher State Salary Schedule plus local supplement
FLSA EXEMPT
Qualifications:
Requirements
Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina teaching license in appropriate licensure area.
Dual certification preferred. K-6 License will be accepted.
Highly Qualified
Social Studies Goal
To develop in each pupil an appreciation of American ideals and cultural heritage to develop proficiency in the use of social studies inquiry skills and concepts to motivate each pupil to understand and exercise the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of citizenship to develop understanding of the geographical, historical, cultural, and political factors that influence the development of world regions and to encourage pupils to develop sound opinions based on study of facts concerning operation of political and economic systems.
Social Studies Duties
• Teach courses in social studies, history, geography, American government, political science, or humanities to secondary pupils using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities. • Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. • Develop a balanced social studies program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time, and other appropriate activities designed to encourage pupils to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, achieve improved interpersonal relationships, and make value judgments based on scientific methods of inquiry. • Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds. • Develop knowledge of the purpose, structure, and operation of the American governmental and economic system and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. • Make current material from the mass-media available to pupils, plan and guide discussions of current problems against the background of geographical environment and history of area being studied. • Develop an understanding of the contributions of racial, religious, and political groups to American culture. • Develop knowledge of political and economic systems of other nations and their influence on personal freedom, education, and living standards. • Encourage pupils to become aware of the complexity and interrelations of local, state, national, and world problems. • Maintain standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment. • Maintain professional competence through in-service education. • Select and requisition books and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records. May request resource speakers and field trips. • Communicate with parents and school counselors to discuss pupil progress. • Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems. • Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned. • Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs. • Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities.
Must be able to perform heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects.
Other duties as assigned.
Application Deadline
Position open until filled. Position available from February 6, 2026, to June 1, 2026.
Application Process
All candidates are required to complete an online application via Applicant Tracking. Please go to the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us) select EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES and APPLICANT TRACKING to begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact person below.
Kassandra Arndt Principal karndt@lincoln.k12.nc.us North Lincoln Middle School 1503 Amity Church Road Denver, NC 28037 Phone: 704-736-0262 Fax: 704-736-9812
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employer does not discriminate on the basis of age, handicap, national origin, race, religion, or sex.