Long Term Substitute Teacher, Social Studies

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

Job : 5679940

Final date to receive applications: Jun 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Apr 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Location: Natick High School, Natick, Massachusetts

Reports To: Department Head

Work days/FTE: School Year 183 days / 1.0 FTE (full year)

Salary/Benefits: Salary and benefits per contract with the Education Association of Natick Unit A

Benefits Eligible? Yes

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Goal: As a high school teacher, the goal is to educate all students to high levels through high-quality instruction.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters degree preferred

• 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
• Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Standards-Based curriculum
• Working knowledge of the principles of UDL
• Working knowledge of SEL instruction and supports
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice

• Experience teaching in a diverse public school
• Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities
• Experience working with students who are English language learners
• Experience with Google Suite and Power School; training provided if needed

• Demonstrated aptitude for work
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, highly desirable
• Passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Flexible and collaborative
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Organized and able to meet deadlines
• Other qualifications as approved by the Superintendent

• Demonstrates appropriate long- and short-term preparation for classroom instruction
• Holds high expectations for all students and serves as a facilitator of learning
• Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology
• Assesses student progress and provides specific feedback
• Provides opportunities for academic support and challenge
• Takes responsibility for teaching district learning expectations as outlined in the curriculum
• Demonstrates understanding of how knowledge is created, organized, and linked to other disciplines and life experiences
• Keeps abreast of current developments in the field
• Establishes a functional, attractive, orderly, and safe classroom environment and builds a sense of community

• Move about classroom, school grounds, office, off-site locations
• Remain in a stationary position for periods of time
• Operate a computer and other school equipment
• Read material from a computer monitor or printed matter
• Maintain files and access materials
• Communicate with students, parents, staff in person, via video, phone, or writing
• Observe details at close range
• Ensure safety of students
• Multitask and meet multiple demands
• Teach and support students with life skills development
• Lifting up to 25 lbs
• Noise level moderate to loud

• Formal application
• Rating of education and experience
• Oral interviews
• Reference check
• Strong record of work performance
• Criminal Records Check, Sexual Offender Record Check, and fingerprints

The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.

• Jennifer Hemenway
• 13
  
  E. Central Street
• Natick, Massachusetts 01760
• Phone:
• Email: jhemenway