LTS History and Social Sciences; Psychology

LTS History and Social Sciences (Psychology)

Position Type:

High School Teaching

Date Posted:

11/3/2025

Location:

Methuen High School

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LTS History & Social Science Teacher (Psychology) - Methuen High School

Date of Opening:
February 2026

LTS Pay Rate - $274.72 per day

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide direct instruction to students in 9-12 in order to deliver Methuen Public Schools high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools.

OUR MISSION:

Methuen Public Schools enrolls approximately 7000 in a total of five schools. Methuen Public Schools has four PK-8 schools: the Comprehensive Grammar School, the Marsh Grammar School, the Tenney Grammar School, the Timony Grammar School, and one comprehensive high school:
Methuen High School. We are a diverse sub-urban/urban community and designated a Gateway City. Our schools celebrate diversity and acceptance of students and families from differing backgrounds. We are committed to setting high expectations of all students and faculty in Methuen Public Schools. Methuen Public Schools students will achieve academic, social-emotional, and civic success. They will attain technological, cultural, and social knowledge to allow them to succeed in college and careers.

Students will inspire the community through citizenship, leadership, and their commitment to lifelong learning.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Massachusetts Teaching license in History 9-12 with SEI Endorsement is required. Additional content area license is encouraged.

TRAINING AND

EXPERIENCE:

* At least a Bachelor's Degree in the area of major study. Master's degree preferred.

* Bilingual preferred - Primary languages spoken in the community are:
English, Spanish, Arabic, and French.

* Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds is preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Committed to implementing culturally responsive teaching practices and maintaining an environment that promotes diversity and discourse.

* Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form;

* Use evidence-based research practices and data to most effectively guide increasing student achievement using proactive and solution-focused approaches to meeting student needs.

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community

* Work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously

* Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Methuen School policies (as long as the policies do not conflict with the Methuen Educators Association (Unit

A) Contract)

* Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner

* Maintain appropriate confidential records

* React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes, behavior/aggression, seizure activity, etc.)

* Operate and/or acquire skills to operate a computer and related software including but not limited to Google and use instructional technology appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology

* Strong collaborative, teaching, coaching and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting.

* Strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a high demand position.

* Knowledge of specialized content area as well as any related laws and procedures.

* Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description does not constitute an employment…