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Job Description
Teacher (Social Studies), Lincolnton Middle School
Lincoln County Schools
Lincolnton Middle (334) - Lincolnton, North Carolina This job is also posted in Lincoln County Schools - NC, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5790638
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 6, 2026
Job Description
Date:
June 18, 2026
Position:
Teacher (Social Studies)
Location:
Lincolnton Middle School
Terms of Contract:
10 months, Full-time, Benefit Eligible
Reports To:
Principal
Monthly Salary:
Teacher State Salary Schedule (plus local supplement)
FLSA:
EXEMPT
Qualifications/Requirements:
Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina teaching license in appropriate licensure area
Dual certification preferred
K-6 License will be accepted
Highly Qualified Social Studies Goal:
To develop in each pupil an appreciation of American ideals and cultural heritage; to develop proficiency in the use of social studies inquiry skills and concepts; to motivate each pupil to understand and exercise the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of citizenship; to develop understanding of the geographical, historical, cultural, and political factors that influence the development of world regions; and to encourage pupils to develop sound opinions based on study of facts concerning operation of political and economic systems.
Social Studies Duties:
Teach courses in social studies, history, geography, American government, political science, or humanities to secondary pupils, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities
Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
Develop a balanced social studies program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time, and other appropriate activities designed to encourage pupils to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, achieve improved interpersonal relationships, and make value judgments based on scientific methods of inquiry
Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds
Develop knowledge of the purpose structure, and operation of the American governmental and economic system, and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship
Make current material from the mass-media available to pupils; plan and guide discussions of current problems against background of geographical environment and history of area being studied
Develop an understanding of the contributions of racial, religious, and political groups to American culture
Develop knowledge of political and economic systems of other nations and their influence on personal freedom, education, and living standards
Encourage pupils to become aware of the complexity and interrelations of local, state, national, and world problems
Maintain standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
Maintain professional competence through in-service education
Select and requisition books and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records; may request resource speakers and field trips
Communicate with parents and school counselors to discuss pupil progress
Identify pupil needs, and cooperate with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems
Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned
Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs
Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities
Must be able to perform heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of forces frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects
Other duties as assigned
Application Deadline:
Position open until filled
Position Available:
August 6, 2026
Application Process:
All candidates are required to complete an on-line application via Applicant Tracking. Please go to the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES, and
APPLICANT TRACKING
to begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact person below.
Matthew Hovis, Principal
mhovis3@lincoln.k12.nc.us
Lincolnton Middle School
2361 Startwon Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
