Social Studies Teacher (Grades 6-8) - Sheridan Junior High School
SCSD2 is seeking a positive, professional and dedicated social studies teacher to join the Sheridan Junior High School team for the 2025/2026 school year.
BENEFITS: Full-time staff are eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance (free single coverage OR free family coverage when both spouses are employed by SCSD2), Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Medical and Dependent Care Flex Share Plans and an Employee Pension through Wyoming Retirement System (employee pays 3.68%; SCSD2 pays 14.94%). A summary of our benefits can be reviewed here.
STARTING SALARY: $51,000 - $84,600 (depending on experience and education). View our Certified Salary Schedule to see all of our pay steps and grades.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) standard teaching certification and applicable endorsements in necessary content area/assignment.
- MUST have or be able to obtain a Social Studies Comprehensive 6-12 (SSC) Endorsement
For more information on Wyoming certification, please visit www.wyomingptsb.comor call 307-777-7291.
SCSD2 offers temporary housing and a pre-k program, based on availability. Click here to learn more about SCSD2 and Sheridan, Wyoming.
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOALS: Ensure student learning through quality planning, classroom management, instruction, and assessment. Implement the Professional Learning Communities framework with fidelity. Demonstrate professionalism at all times.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning and Preparation. The teacher will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of content and content-related pedagogy, as well as prerequisite relationships.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics, skill levels, approaches to learning, and varied interests of the student age group that is being taught.
- Select appropriate instructional goals that reflect high expectations, clarity, diversity, and a balance of teaching/learning techniques and styles.
- Demonstrate awareness and use of available resources for both teachers and students.
- Plan structured learning activities that use a variety of materials and resources; a varied and appropriate grouping of students to engage them in meaningful learning.
- Assess student learning on a regular basis in a manner that is congruent to instructional goals and related to district and state standards.
- Collaborate with support services teams to develop and implement Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
Classroom Environment. The teacher will:
- Create an environment of respect and rapport in the classroom between teacher and students and students and their peers.
- Establish a culture of learning by conveying the value of the content and the importance of pride in work and by maintaining high expectations for learning for all students.
- Manage productive and appropriate grouping of students in a classroom, where the use of materials and time allow for smooth transitions from one instructional activity to another.
- Establish clear standards of conduct, monitor students’ behavior, and respond appropriately.
- Organize the physical space, furniture, and accessories in the classroom to accommodate safety and traffic flow and to maximize accessibility to learning resources.
- Implement and administer district and school policies and procedures governing student life and conduct.
Instruction. The teacher will:
- Provide instruction that teaches to district and state standards.
- Give directions and instructions that are clear to all students in both written and oral language that is grade appropriate.
- Use questioning techniques that provide for higher level thinking skills and discussion, with adequate wait time that allows for participation by all students.
- Engage students in learning by linking content to student experiences, allow activities for students’ exploration of content, and use appropriate grouping for explorations.
- Provide accurate, constructive, quality feedback to students in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness by making adjustments to lessons to accommodate student needs, and use effective approaches to help students who are having difficulty in learning.
Professional Responsibilities. The teacher will:
- Assess current lessons for effectiveness, reflect, and look at ideas to try the next time.
- Maintain accurate records showing students’ completion of assignments, progress in learning, and non-instructional information.
- Communicate with families on instructional program goals and individual students’ performance and facilitate family engagement in the instructional program.
- Contribute to the school and district by participating in school projects, district committees, and assigned non-teaching duties.
- Lead and encourage colleagues and support staff and maintain cooperative relationships with administrators to establish a favorable working environment. Attend and constructively participate in staff meetings.
- Participate in opportunities for professional development.
- Show professionalism by demonstrating a commitment to professional standards in problem solving and decision making and by serving as an advocate for students.
- Seek supervisory and peer input on performance and respond to feedback in a cooperative manner.
- Actively participate in the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) process, including regular team meetings, open sharing of data, and collaboration to answer the critical questions of a PLC.
- Complete all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Approximately 187 days; salary and fringe benefits to be set by the Board of Trustees.
Job category: Certified
Exemption Status: exempt
Days/year: 187
Hours/day: 8
Insurance Eligibility: full time insurance
Contract position: yes
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.
Sheridan County School District No. 2 does not discriminate on the basis of economic status, intellectual ability, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, disability, or religion in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and ADA may be referred to Sheridan County School District No. 2:
Title IX Coordinator
Human Resource Director
201 N. Connor St.
Sheridan, WY 82801
307-674-7405
Section 504 Coordinator
Special Services Director
201 N. Connor St.
Sheridan, WY 82801
307-674-7405
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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act exemption status(exempt/non-exempt from overtime) is designated by position. Sheridan County School District No. 2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.
Wyoming State Statute requires any employee initially hired by SCSD2 on or after July 1, 1996, to pass a criminal background check with DCI (Department of Criminal Investigation).