R 3201 ELA and Social Studies Teacher - ACE Program beginning 2026 - 2027 SY

Barnstable Public Schools•Barnstable, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Integrated ELA & Social Studies Teacher will design and teach a variety of courses that incorporate learning standards from the English and social studies frameworks, support student academic achievement and personal development, and participate in all aspects of the ACE Program at Barnstable High School. The ACE program provides a structured, interdisciplinary, trauma-sensitive environment with a work component for students who will thrive in a supportive small community.

Requirements

MA State Licensure in English and or History

Nice To Haves

Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Design engaging, student-centered courses that build core academic and critical thinking skills using PBL, engage with real-world issues and challenges (including issues and challenges related to education and work in the 21st century), and adhere to appropriate MA Frameworks.
Help students learn subject matter, skills, attitudes and appreciations that are appropriate to their individual needs and levels of learning while helping students to discover and develop their special talents.
Provide personalized academic supports that meet students where they are and challenge them to move toward their learning edges, including but not limited to differentiating instruction, working directly with students to identify their needs and interests, following IEPs, and meeting EL needs.
Create classroom environments that foster mutual respect, collaborative learning, and positive behaviors.
Address behavior and disciplinary issues in accordance with ACE Program policies and procedures.
Provide ongoing academic, behavioral, and social emotional support to advisees, including building community and opportunities for mutual support in Advisory.
Participate in creation and sustaining of a responsive, trauma-sensitive, asset-based, affirming, celebratory school culture and community.
Participate in parent, teacher, and student conferences to discuss student academic, social emotional, and behavioral progress.
Model ACE Program values at all times.
Uphold all relevant ACE Program, BHS and district policies fairly and consistently.
Input all required data in a timely fashion, including but not limited to attendance, grades, and discipline data.
Other duties as assigned.