2026-27 Secondary Social Studies Teacher

@ Lansing School District

Lansing School Districtlansingschooldistrict.com

2026-27 Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Posted 4 months ago

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About the job

Lansing School District serves diverse K-12 students and values innovative education. We seek passionate teachers to deliver world-class social studies instruction, foster inclusion, and build relationships in a safe environment for the 2026-27 school year.

Requirements

Bachelor's in education or social science
Experience with middle/high school students
Alignment with district values

Qualifications

Michigan secondary social studies certificate
Urban teaching experience preferred
Training in instructional methodologies

Full job description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring new social studies teachers. This individual will ensure our students receive world-class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment. Teachers must work to build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals. Teachers will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to ensure they are providing the best education experience to all students.

This posting is for anyone interested in a role for the 2026-2027 school year. Exact placement will be determined at a later date through conversations with administrators.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education or social science field (i.e. history, political science, etc.)
Previous experience working with middle school and high school students
Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a secondary social studies endorsement (i.e. CQ, CX, or RX preferred but possible to accept RA, RB, RC, RI, or any of the other phased out subject specific endorsements)
Previous teaching experience in an urban setting
Training in CRPBIS and other related instructional methodologies

Job Responsibilities

Demonstrate passion for and expertise of history, economics, government and other secondary social studies content
Provide world-class instruction in social studies to middle and high school students
Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.

External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.

Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).

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