Long Term Substitute History/Social Studies Teacher - Whitcomb Middle School

Marlborough Public Schools • Marlborough, MA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Long Term Substitute History/Social Studies Teacher promotes student learning and growth through high-quality instruction, meaningful assessment, analysis of student data, constructive feedback, and refinement of learning objectives. The teacher establishes high expectations and a safe, effective, culturally proficient learning environment and partners with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations to support learning. The role requires ethical, collaborative professional practice and responsibility for instructional and general duties assigned by the Principal, supervisors, the Superintendent or designee, and School Committee policies.

The teacher develops and delivers standards-aligned lessons and units, differentiates instruction to address students’ developmental levels and learning needs, and assesses progress using informal, formal, and common interim assessments. The role includes analyzing assessment results, adjusting instruction, providing interventions and enhancements, supporting students with disabilities and English learners, communicating with families and colleagues, maintaining accurate records, and participating in faculty meetings and professional collaboration.

This is a long-term substitute assignment at 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb School for the 2026–2027 school year, with estimated service dates of November 12–24, 2026, and February 22–May 7, 2027. Compensation is $200 per day for 30–90 days in the same subject and classroom, and $275 per day for 91 or more days in the same subject and classroom; a DESE license is required for the 91+ day rate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Massachusetts DESE licensure as a History/Social Studies Teacher covering grades 5–12 is preferred; a DESE license is required for the 91+ day pay rate.
• Knowledge of the Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework, Common Core State Standards, and integration of reading and writing in the content area.
• Ability to select and use appropriate instructional methods and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand written information and comprehend spoken information and ideas.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly in speaking and writing.
• Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to use school-system databases, standard Microsoft and Google products, and web-based sites.

Nice To Haves

• SEI Endorsement on a DESE license preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese preferred.
• Such alternatives to the stated qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Promote student learning and growth through high-quality instruction, meaningful assessments, analysis of student data, constructive feedback, and refinement of learning objectives.
• Perform instructional and general duties assigned by the Principal, supervisors, Superintendent or designee, and School Committee policies.
• Engage students in subject learning that develops complex knowledge and skills.
• Develop well-structured lessons and standards-aligned instructional units with measurable objectives, challenging tasks, and appropriate activities, materials, resources, technologies, pacing, and grouping.
• Differentiate learning experiences to address students’ developmental levels, learning styles, needs, interests, and readiness levels.
• Design and administer informal, formal, and common interim assessments to measure student learning, growth, and progress toward standards.
• Organize and analyze assessment results, adjust instructional practice, and identify or implement interventions and enhancements, including tiered instruction, scaffolds, and adapted instruction or materials for students with disabilities and English learners.
• Establish routines and responses that maintain a safe physical and intellectual environment and support academic risk-taking and positive student behavior.
• Use practices that promote respect for and affirmation of students’ differences in background, identity, language, strengths, and challenges.
• Share conclusions about student progress with appropriate colleagues and seek their feedback on instructional and assessment practices.
• Support family participation in the classroom and school community; communicate curriculum, student performance, and learning strategies to families and respond promptly and respectfully to their communications.
• Reflect on lessons, units, and interactions with students and apply insights to improve practice and learning.
• Seek and apply ideas for improving practice from supervisors, colleagues, professional development, and other resources.
• Collaborate with colleagues on standards-based units, student work, student performance, and interventions.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Exercise sound judgment, protect student confidentiality, and fulfill professional responsibilities reliably, including timely attendance and completion of duties and paperwork.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level