Long Term Substitute Teacher, English (3002)

Natick Public Schools•Natick, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Natick Public Schools Seek an English Teacher, High School - Long-term Substitute Dates: Approximately ASAP-2/23/26 We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive. Job Title English Teacher High School - LTS Location Natick High School Reports To Building Principal Work days/FTE School Year/ 1.0 FTE Salary/Benefits Salary and benefits per the Non-Rep Compensation Schedule (linked) Benefits Eligible? No JOB GOAL: We believe that all children are capable of attaining high levels of educational achievement in preparation for productive, rewarding lives and responsible citizenship. As a high school teacher, the goal is to educate all students to high levels through high-quality instruction.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Massachusetts DESE certification 9-12 in applicable field
SEI Endorsement
Strong foundation in student-centered pedagogy
Knowledge of the developmental needs of adolescents
Strong content-area knowledge
Thorough understanding of theories and teaching methodologies along with a sophisticated understanding of the academic, social, and emotional needs of high school students
Working knowledge the Massachusetts Standards-Based curriculum
Working knowledge of the principles of UDL
Working knowledge of SEL instruction and supports
Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student, staff, and community engagement and cultivation
Skills Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
Must have well-established verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to share information and resources as appropriate, including strong written communication skills.
Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree preferred
Experience teaching in a diverse public school preferred
Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities preferred
Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred
Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate
Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

Responsibilities

Demonstrates appropriate long and short-term preparation for classroom instruction
Holds high expectations for all students and serves as a facilitator of student learning
Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each child, individually and in group settings
Assesses student progress, provides students and parents with specific feedback, and uses the results to adjust instruction as needed
Provides opportunities for academic support and challenge
Takes responsibility for teaching the district learning expectations as outlined in the curriculum documents
Demonstrates an understanding of how knowledge in the subject areas is created, organized, and linked to other disciplines and life experiences
Keeps abreast of current developments in the field and continues to deepen understanding of the discipline(s)
Establishes and maintains a functional, attractive, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community
Any other relative duties as assigned.