Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Oregon

A Social Studies Teacher in secondary education instructs students on a range of subjects including history, geography, politics, economics, and culture, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of how societies function. They plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess students' progress, and provide feedback to help them improve. They also maintain discipline, ensure a safe and conducive learning environment, and communicate with parents or guardians about students' progress. They act as a guide to help students develop critical thinking skills, learn to analyze complex texts, and understand different perspectives.

Important skills for a Social Studies Teacher include strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience, creativity in lesson planning, and a deep understanding of the subjects they teach. They must also have excellent organization and classroom management skills. Typically, they need a Bachelor's degree in Education or Social Studies, and they must also have a state-issued certification or license to teach in public schools. Before becoming a Social Studies teacher, a person might have roles such as a Substitute Teacher, a Teacher's Assistant, or an Intern in an educational setting. These roles provide valuable experience in classroom management, lesson planning, and working with students.

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Middle School Social Studies Teacher - part-time

  • Sherwood, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Sherwood, OR
  • 3 days ago

Valid Oregon teacher's license with foundational social studies or social studies endorsement. Understanding of human growth and development patterns, learning theory and brain research....

Secondary Social Studies Teacher

  • Pilot Rock, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Pilot Rock, OR
  • 3 days ago

plans Supervise students in all assigned settings Pursue professional development to improve instructional effectiveness Serve as a positive role model in speech, behavior, and appearance Refer students...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher - Lincoln Savage Middle School (2025-2026)

  • Grants Pass, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Grants Pass, OR
  • 3 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: This position provides instructional services for elementary, middle, high or alternative education students in a classroom setting....

This is a one-year temporary position and will primarily teach 6th grade ELA with a section of 6th grade social studies....

Open Until Filled Bilingual Spanish Required We are pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for a bilingual Middle School Dual Language Social Studies Teacher / Language Arts Teacher...

High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Prineville, OR
  • 19 days ago
  • Prineville, OR
  • 19 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4300270 Job Title: High School Social Studies Teacher Application Deadline: 07/27/2025Job Location: Prineville Date Posted: 06/27/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40 Shift: Day Shift Duration...

Click here for full job description: Social Studies Teacher PURPOSE Instructs classes in social studies so that students understand and apply knowledge and reasoning skills to the examination of social...

Alternative School Language Arts and/or Social Studies teacher

  • Albany, OR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albany, OR
  • 30+ days ago

$51,007- $90,538 (based on years of experience and education) **We are looking for a teacher that is ideally dual endorsed in Language Arts and Social Studies, but will consider a candidate only endorsed...

Job Title: Teacher - Middle School Social Studies - Teacher - Middle School, Social Studies (2025-2026)Category: Certified/Licensed Teacher - Middle School, Social StudiesDeep Creek-Damascus K-8 School192...

About the Position Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for the position of Middle School (Grade 6-8) Language Arts & Social Studies teacher at various middle schools....

High School Social Studies Teacher - Butte Falls School District

  • Butte Falls, OR
  • 60+ days ago
  • Butte Falls, OR
  • 60+ days ago

Job Title: High School Social Studies Teacher - Butte Falls School DistrictCategory: Licensed High School Social Studies Teacher - Butte Falls School District Butte Falls School District is seeking...

High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Prineville, OR
  • 60+ days ago
  • Prineville, OR
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description Required Certificates and Licenses: High School Social Studies Teaching Certification Required Residency Requirements: Must reside in Oregon....

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High School Social Studies Teacher - Riddle School District

  • Riddle, OR
  • 60+ days ago
  • Riddle, OR
  • 60+ days ago

High School Social Studies Teacher - Riddle School DistrictCategory: Licensed Jr./Sr....

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Oregon

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in Oregon offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.3%
Bachelor's Degree
27.4%
Doctorate Degree
19.5%
High School or GED
1.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.5%
Associate's Degree
1.2%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Social Studies Teachers in Oregon
Less than 1 year
34.2%
1-2 years
26.3%
None
18.7%
2-4 years
12.7%
6-8 years
5.1%
10+ years
3.0%


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