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Teacher - Social Studies
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A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.
$61,328 / year median in Florida
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Teacher - Social Studies
Seminole County Public Schools
Lake Howell High School - Winter Park, Florida This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education
Job Details
Job ID:
5915357
Application Deadline:
Sep 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Posted:
Sep 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Teacher
Social Studies
Other Information
Other Information
SCPS Contracted Teachers:
As a reminder, Article XXXIII, A., d. of SEA contact language states, "When making a request for transfer 20 work days prior to the first day of pre-plan and during the school year, the teacher must obtain a release from the administrator of the present work center. Said administrator has the sole discretion to deny such request."
Beginning July 7th, any teacher seeking to transfer into another teaching position will need to submit a completed Employee RFI Form to their Principal/Cost Center Administrator, prior to applying for a specific job opening. The Employee RFI Form is available to complete on-line through Employee Self Service. Log into ePassport, Main Menu, Self Service, Employee Forms, Employee RFI Form. Once the form is completed, click Submit, and the form will flow to your Principal/Cost Center Administrator to approve or deny said request. Please note, you may add multiple job openings to one (1) form.
Once you have submitted the RFI form, you must then proceed to the Careers/Vacancies site (Main Menu, Self Service, Recruiting, Careers) and apply for the specific, advertised job opening(s) prior to the closing date.
Other Information
Seminole County Public Schools uses the statewide screening database, Care Provider Clearinghouse to determine the eligibility of prospective employees. The Care Provider Clearinghouse is administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) for background screening results for persons screened for employment or licensure that provide services to children, the elderly and disabled individuals. The Clearinghouse allows the results of criminal history checks to be shared among participating agencies, reducing duplication and costs; including more up to date information and on-line tracking of the screening process.
Information on Agency for Health Care Administration and Clearinghouse
More information may be found on the SCPS Human Resources website.
Position Type:
Full-time