Social Studies Teacher

Position: Social Studies Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)
The Lockhart ISD Mission

The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.

Lockhart's Leaders

Across Lockhart ISD, each of our leaders are guided by three core themes embodied in our leadership definition and their corresponding behaviors:

Having a Lock"heart" for People which is focused on developing one's relational capacity;

Unlocking Potential which is centered on the development and empowerment of both them self and others; and,

Being Locked on Excellence which means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results

Position Objective

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Education/Certification

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Leadership Skills

Teachers in Lockhart build a culture of equity. They remove barriers for students to achieve and succeed at the highest levels regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation, family background and socio-economic status.

Teachers in Lockhart are accountable for results. They make high expectations known through words and actions and they take ownership of results.

Teachers in Lockhart are open communicators. They actively seek and effectively apply continuous feedback from those they serve.

Teachers in Lockhart have high emotional intelligence. They apply emotional intelligence to better understand the unique needs of their students and those students' families.

Teachers in Lockhart have a growth mindset. They treat challenges as opportunities, are persistent in the face of setbacks, learn from criticism and failure, and demonstrate that growth is achieved through effort.

Special Knowledge, Skills and RequirementsKnowledge of core academic subject assigned
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Responsibilities

Instructional Strategies
1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.

Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Student Growth and Development7. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Take all necessary and reasonable…