Top 33 Social studies teacher Jobs in Grand Rapids Mi

Social Studies Teacher
Grand Rapids Public Schools —Grand Rapids, MI
- $47,854 - $94,408 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
Long-Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher
Byron Center Public Schools —Byron Center, MI
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
High School Social Studies Teacher
NorthPointe Christian Schools —Grand Rapids, MI
- Part-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Teaching Certification
Math Tutor
Integrity Educational Services —Grand Rapids, MI
- $37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
12h
CPHS Floater Sub - Secondary
Comstock Park School District —Comstock Park, MI
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
12d
English Teacher – High School
Michigan Association of School Boards —Oakland, MI
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Teaching Certification
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
6d
Adjunct Faculty-Grand Rapids-College of Urban Education
Davenport University —Grand Rapids, MI
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Math
- Free parking
- Store discount
Mill Creek Floater Sub - Secondary
Comstock Park School District —Comstock Park, MI
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
12d
Education Faculty
Calvin University —Grand Rapids, MI
- Online Application
- School experience
- University
- Education
- Travel reimbursement
13d
ASD Supported Resource Teacher - Pinewood
Kentwood Public Schools —Kentwood, MI
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Writing skills
Instructional Support Specialist (ParaPro) - KEC Beltline
Kent Intermediate School District —Grand Rapids, MI
- $24.22 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
Instructional Support Specialist (Paraprofessional) - KEC Oakleigh
Kent Intermediate School District —Grand Rapids, MI
- $21.42 - $23.51 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
HS & MS Spanish Teacher
Hamilton Community School District —Hamilton, MI
- $50,000 a year
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- High school
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
4d
Instructional Support Specialist (ParaPro) - Pine Grove (2026-27 School Year)
Kent Intermediate School District —Wyoming, MI
- $22.06 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
4d
Substitute GSRP Associate Teacher
Choice Schools Associates —Grand Rapids, MI
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Teaching Certification
Quick Apply
Science Teacher – High School
Michigan Association of School Boards —Oakland, MI
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Teaching Certification
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
6d
Elementary Special Education Teacher (0.5 FTE - Afternoons)
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools —Wyoming, MI
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Quick Apply
Instructional Support Specialist (paraprofessional) Lincoln Development Center
Kent Intermediate School District —Grand Rapids, MI
- $22.06 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
12d
Math Teacher – High School
Michigan Association of School Boards —Oakland, MI
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Teaching Certification
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
13h
Secondary Resource ParaProfessional
Hudsonville Public Schools —Hudsonville, MI
- $18.69 - $21.36 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
13d

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Social Studies Teacher

Grand Rapids Public Schools -
Grand Rapids, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
$47,854 - $94,408 a year

Qualifications

Teaching Certification
Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques)
Bachelor's degree
Community relationship building
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

TEACHER – SECONDARY

DEPARTMENT: Instruction

BARGAINING UNIT: Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)

WAGE: Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience.

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: School Principal

GRPS MISSION
Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

JOB SUMMARY
The secondary teacher is responsible for ensuring that every scholar is academically and socially ready for college or career and to equip all scholars with knowledge, skills, and motivation that empowers them to direct their lives and become confident, critical thinkers who will contribute to a changing global community. This is accomplished by providing a variety of learning experiences in partnership with the community to meet each student's needs as defined by his or her educational plan. This position reports directly to the assigned building/program principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree.
Current appropriate Michigan teaching certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated understanding of current research as to how children learn and the ability to motivate scholar to perform at their best.
Ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and in writing.
Ability to differentiate instruction, by using a variety of styles, and inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all scholars.
Ability to participate as a member of the team.
Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

Provide scholars with effective instruction in the various academic areas; use the Danielson Rubric; differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all scholars; incorporate the Tripod 7 Cs (challenge, control, consolidate, confer, captivate, clarify and care) into daily practice.
Teach the required curriculum and administer common assessments; effectively maintain and monitor on-going scholar progress.
Provide scholars with effective instruction/modeling/interventions in the various behavioral areas.
Develop detailed, accurate and concise lesson plans for each subject area; plan and provide appropriate educational supplemental activities to meet both group and individual needs of all children within the classroom, including scholars with special needs.
Utilize “best” classroom management practices to create a learning environment that is conducive to learning, curtails disruptive behaviors and enhances scholars’ self-esteem.
Collaborate with special education staff to provide scholars with individualized education programs (IEPs) appropriate accommodations and supplementary aids.
Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of strategies for individual and group behavior management and academic goals.
Participate in and contribute to professional development, implement strategies learned with fidelity.

Parent and Community Engagement

Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email and/or home visits including communicating scholar progress.
Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with scholars, parents, and colleagues.
Participate in parent meetings, including IEP’s and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.
Contribute to community service and global citizenship goals.

Other Duties

Display physical, social, mental, and emotional soundness in order to execute the duties of job.
Serve as a role model for all scholars and within school community.
Interact with co-workers, administration, scholars, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision-making processes of the school as facilitated by the building administrator.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Contribute to extra-curricular activities such as clubs and academic competitions and school programs.
Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
Comply with state, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract.
Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
Other duties as assigned.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of scholars.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

NON-DISCRIMINATION/ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANCE

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (616) 819-2022 or [email protected].

DISCLAIMER
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

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social studies teacher jobs in grand rapids mi

Social Studies Teacher

Long-Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher

High School Social Studies Teacher

Math Tutor

CPHS Floater Sub - Secondary

English Teacher – High School

Adjunct Faculty-Grand Rapids-College of Urban Education

Mill Creek Floater Sub - Secondary

Education Faculty

ASD Supported Resource Teacher - Pinewood

Instructional Support Specialist (ParaPro) - KEC Beltline

Instructional Support Specialist (Paraprofessional) - KEC Oakleigh

HS & MS Spanish Teacher

Instructional Support Specialist (ParaPro) - Pine Grove (2026-27 School Year)

Substitute GSRP Associate Teacher

Science Teacher – High School

Elementary Special Education Teacher (0.5 FTE - Afternoons)

Instructional Support Specialist (paraprofessional) Lincoln Development Center

Math Teacher – High School

Secondary Resource ParaProfessional

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