Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Reports to:  Building Administrator
Location:  Pathfinder Middle School

About Pinckney Community Schools:
Located in beautiful Livingston County, Pinckney Community Schools serves a suburban-rural community known for its scenic parks, lakes, and trails. We are committed to educational excellence and creating inclusive learning environments that empower students to thrive.

Position Overview:

Pinckney Community Schools is seeking a passionate and dedicated Social Studies Teacher.   The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a rigorous, engaging, and student-centered classroom environment, and demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence and the personal growth of each student. At Pinckney Community Schools, we prioritize social-emotional learning to support students' growth, resilience, and success. We seek individuals who share this commitment and are dedicated to fostering SEL principles to empower students and strengthen our school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and standards-aligned instruction in 130 to 150 students.
• Develop lesson plans that accommodate diverse learning styles and differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs..
• Assess and monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments, using data to inform instruction.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom culture that promotes student success and respect for all learners.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding student performance and classroom activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues in professional learning communities to develop interdisciplinary and cross-curricular lessons.
• Maintain accurate and timely student records in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Participate in school-wide initiatives, including professional development, school improvement planning, and extracurricular events.

Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Social Studies.  Dual certification is preferred. 
• Demonstrated expertise in World and US History content areas.
• Strong instructional, classroom management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in integrating educational technology and online learning tools into classroom instruction.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Commitment to fostering a culturally responsive, inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to adapt curriculum and instruction for students with diverse learning needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience at the middle school level.
• Experience in data-driven instruction and formative assessment practices.

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience
• Current resume
• Copies of transcripts, certifications, and credentials

Compensation & Benefits:  Per the Pinckney Community Schools PEA agreement

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. The employee is occasionally required to bend and or twist at the trunk more than the average person. The employee is continuously repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as books and teaching material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust

focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of

time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

 

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. The Pinckney Community School District retains and reserves any and all rights to change,

modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment. This position description is not a contract for employment.

 

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

 

The Pinckney Community School District is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.