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BARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Secondary Teacher (Preparing for College and Careers) - 2026-27 school year Anticipated

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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.

$61,893 / year median in Indiana

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Secondary Teacher (Preparing for College and Careers) - 2026-27 school year Anticipated Michigan City Area Schools
BARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Michigan City, Indiana This job is also posted in Michigan City Area Schools Job Details
Job ID:
5847847
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026 Job Description
Assignment Category:
1.0
Education Required Level:
Bachelor's Degree, minimum General Purpose To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities develop course syllabi and lesson plans plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences collaborate with department to provide consistent and sequenced educational experiences aligned to appropriate state standards establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities prepare classroom for class activities provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment use relevant technology to support instruction observe and evaluate student's performance and development assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments provide appropriate feedback on work encourage and monitor the progress of individual students maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations prepare required reports on students and activities manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary establish positive relationships with students by counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities Education and Experience Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution Meet professional teacher education requirements of Michigan City Area Schools and State of Indiana Possess or be eligible for Indiana certification Relevant teaching or student teaching experience Salary and Benefits
Payment Type:
Salary, per MCEA Agreement
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, annuity contribution, ITRF, life insurance The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes"). This includes the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation's environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr.

Wendel McCollum, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000.
Position Type:
Full-Time Job Requirements