1 year Long Term Substitute Teacher, Social Studies (3145)

Natick Public Schools•Natick, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Natick Public Schools seek a Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher for a full year at the High School. Natick Public Schools serves approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22 and is an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district. We are committed to providing high-quality services for our diverse student population, fostering a safe, trusting, and respectful environment where learning is exciting and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued. Our community is diverse, with families speaking nearly 60 languages, and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a 97% graduation rate and 90% of students attending post-secondary schools, we are dedicated to educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. We welcome educators who thrive in a diverse environment and focus on the whole child using a strengths-based approach. We encourage you to partner with us in our mission to support diversity, promote equitable practices, and create meaningful connections for all staff, students, and families.

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
Sophisticated understanding of the academic, social, and emotional needs of high school students
Working knowledge of 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
Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
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