Anticipated Long-Term Social Studies Teacher Sub

Anticipated Long-Term Social Studies Teacher Sub

Barrington Public Schools Barrington High School - Barrington, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job : 5375301
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 25, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Barrington Public Schools
Barrington RI

TITLE:

Secondary Social Studies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Secondary Social Studies Certification Granted by the Rhode Island Department of Education PREFERRED
• Master’s Degree and Additional Content Certification Preferred

Principal and Assistant Superintendent

To support Barrington's commitment to diversity, and to foster inclusion, respect, and equity in education, the successful candidate pool will include people of all races, ethnicities, creeds, socioeconomic classes, gender identities, sex, sexual orientations, and disability statuses in work activities. Preference will be given to highly qualified candidates who articulate their commitment to valuing inclusivity and diversity.

JOB GOAL:
Social Studies teachers plan, facilitate, implement, and deliver the full instructional program in a middle school setting using cross-disciplinary approaches with social studies. These professionals are responsible for guiding students at multiple levels to reach or exceed grade level expectations, encouraging each child to reach their full potential.

Demonstrates expertise in Social Studies, interdisciplinary teaching, deep learning competencies, performance assessments, strong distance learning skills, national and state history. Social studies, civics standards, and social-emotional learning.

• Teaches courses in Social Studies/humanities using the Barrington Public Schools’ curricula
• Implements a balanced Social Studies program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time, and other appropriate activities designed to encourage students to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, achieve improved interpersonal relationships, and make value judgments based on scientific methods of inquiry.
• Develops the core literacy standards and expectations aligned to the Common Core State Standards.
• Develops state civics and social studies standards.
• Provides many opportunities for reading high quality texts and applying what they know through Socratic Discussions, writing, and project-based learning.
• Develops knowledge of the purpose, structure, and operation of cultural relevance and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Makes current material from the mass-media available to students; plans and guides discussions of current problems against the materials being studied.
• BPS 1/3/2023
• Develops an understanding of the contributions of racial, religious, and political groups.
• Develops knowledge of historical, political, cultural, and economic systems of other nations and their influence on personal freedom, education, and living standards.
• Encourages students to become aware of the complexity and interrelations of local, state, national, and world problems.
• Promotes the attainment of the District’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan.
• Displays strong and deep knowledge of the philosophical foundations and content of the curriculum
• Applies current research-based best instructional practices and strategies to deliver the curriculum, and understands how knowledge is constructed within the discipline
• Plans and prepares lessons to optimize learning
• Promotes deep understanding of content by addressing unique learning styles, adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students, engaging students in rigorous learning experiences,…