Teacher - Social Studies

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

TITLE: General Education Teacher - Middle and High School

TYPE: Contract Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

SALARY: Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

OBJECTIVE: The primary function of a teacher is to deliver the district curriculum in multiple ways that increase student learning and achievement.

• Teaches middle and high school students academic, social, and life skills through the delivery of district instruction, curriculum, and assessment.
• Prepares, administers, corrects, and analyzes student assessments.
• Utilizes the conclusions derived from assessment analysis in developing lessons.
• Instructs students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors.
• Manages class and other students wherever they may be located, including on campus and at off‑campus events.
• Identifies students with academic issues and refers them to appropriate service providers.
• Regularly informs parents or guardians of students’ academic performance and behavior.
• Maintains records, attendance, and grades as required by the district.
• Assigns lessons and corrects homework in a timely manner.
• Instructs students using various teaching methods such as lecture and demonstration, and uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Plans, organizes, and delivers differentiated instruction in a manner consistent with district curriculum.
• Maintains school and classroom discipline.
• Meets or calls parents to discuss student progress and issues.
• Teaches one or more subjects to students in either Middle or High school.
• Provides timely feedback to students, parents, and guardians on evaluations.
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies that promote critical, creative, and evaluative thinking skills.
• Strives to maintain a learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe.
• Effectively and regularly communicates with fellow staff members and school administration.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Performs related duties such as sponsoring activities or student organizations, assisting students in selecting courses of study, and counseling students in adjustment and academic problems.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal, school administration, or superintendent of schools.
• Assists in the communication and enforcement of federal and state laws, regulations, and district policies and procedures.
• Works cooperatively with school administration, staff, and special education.
• Respects students, parents, guardians, and community; assists parents with questions and concerns; maintains professional relationships.
• Respects and embraces students of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Assists in the protection of students and property; assists in emergency drills and management of students during dismissal, field trips, etc.
• Maintains a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality, and strong work ethic.
• Participates in district professional development.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education.

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, adding machines, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to stand, crouch and bend over for a long period of time at intervals throughout the day.

Data Conception:
Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication:
Requires the ability to speak and or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.

Language Ability:
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