1.0 Regular Substitute Social Studies Teacher - Casey Middle

Williamsville Central School District • East Amherst, NY

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1.0 Regular Substitute Social Studies Teacher position at Casey Middle School, effective from September 1, 2026, to January 29, 2027. The role requires a valid New York State teaching certificate in Social Studies 7-12 and successful classroom experience. The teacher will be responsible for motivating and instructing students, developing problem-solving skills, and creating a flexible, student-centered classroom. Collaboration with peers, supervisors, special education teachers, and parents is essential. The position also involves planning lessons for Regents level courses, effective classroom management, and incorporating technology. Modifications for special education students and advanced learners are expected, along with a commitment to continuous professional reflection and growth. Experience or knowledge of working with at-risk students is also a requirement.

Requirements

• A valid New York State teaching certificate in Social Studies 7-12
• Demonstrate successful classroom experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors
• Ability to motivate and instruct students in developing problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with peers
• Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and instruct students in developing problem solving skills
• Demonstrated evidence of a desire to create a classroom that is flexible and student centered
• Demonstrated evidence of a willingness to work as a member of a cooperative team
• Demonstrated evidence of a willingness to work cooperatively with special education teachers
• Demonstrated evidence of incorporating differentiated instruction in planning a lesson/unit of instruction
• Demonstrated evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral
• Demonstrated evidence of effective interpersonal skills with students, faculty, support staff, and parents
• Demonstrated evidence of knowledge of NYS Regents/Standards and ability to plan lessons for Regents level courses.
• Demonstrated evidence of exceptional effective classroom management skills
• Demonstrated evidence of a knowledge of technology and its application in the classroom
• Demonstrated evidence of a proven ability to effectively organize
• Demonstrated evidence of a proficiency in modifying curriculum to meet the needs of special education students and advanced learners
• Demonstrated evidence of an ability to reflect and contemplate on one’s teaching – allowing for growth and excellence
• Demonstrated experience, or knowledge of, working with at-risk students.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated evidence of a willingness to contribute within and outside the department if called upon (i.e. advisor, chaperone, club, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Motivate and instruct students in developing problem-solving skills.
• Create a flexible and student-centered classroom.
• Work as a member of a cooperative team.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers.
• Incorporate differentiated instruction in planning a lesson/unit of instruction.
• Plan lessons for Regents level courses.
• Effectively manage the classroom.
• Apply technology in the classroom.
• Effectively organize.
• Modify curriculum to meet the needs of special education students and advanced learners.
• Reflect and contemplate on one’s teaching for growth and excellence.
• Work with at-risk students.
• Contribute within and outside the department if called upon (e.g., advisor, chaperone, club).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees