Middle School History Teacher-LTS

Newton Public Schools • Newton, MA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Full time substitute history/social studies teachers at Brown Middle School.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Appropriate DESE teaching license, including SEI endorsement
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use technology effectively

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in history or a related field, OR significant post-graduate coursework in history as part of a Master’s degree in an unrelated field.
• Experience teaching high school history/social studies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement curriculum and instruction that supports the school and district-wide goals of culturally responsive instruction and universally designed learning
• Prepare and deliver instructional lessons with clear and measurable outcomes.
• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds
• Use a wide variety of teaching techniques to support student learning.
• Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Implement accommodations and curricular modifications as specified in educational plans (IEPs) and as needed to meet the learning needs of students.
• Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward and to modify further instruction.
• Use technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom.
• Provide students with support (remediation and enrichment) using a variety of strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, lesson and assessment design.
• Participate actively in faculty, department and team meetings.
• Set professional development goals, develop professional development plans, and participate in professional development activities that improve teaching practice.
• Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, parents, and the community.
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students.
• Use an online learning management system to post important materials/information about courses.
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level