Long Term Substitute Teacher, Social Studies

Position: 1 year Long Term Substitute Teacher, Social Studies (3145)
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Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher (full year), High School

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated.

We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Job Title

LTS Teacher High School, Social Studies

Location

Natick High School

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

JOB GOAL:
Profile of a Natick Educator

We believe that all children are capable of attaining high levels of educational achievement in preparation for productive, rewarding lives and responsible citizenship. As a high school teacher, the goal is to educate all students to high levels through high-quality instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

* Bachelor's Degree

* Masters degree preferred

Professional Certification:

* Massachusetts DESE certification 9-12 in applicable field

* SEI Endorsement

Specialized Knowledge:

* Strong foundation in student-centered pedagogy

* Knowledge of the developmental needs of adolescents

* Strong content-area knowledge

* Thorough understanding of theories and teaching methodologies along with a sophisticated understanding of the academic, social, and emotional needs of high school students

* Working knowledge 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

Preferred Experience:

* 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 Power School preferred, but will train the right candidate

Skills

* Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed

* Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

* Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues

* 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

* Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues

* Candidates must be flexible and collaborative

* 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

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

* Demonstrates appropriate long and short-term preparation for classroom instruction

* Holds high expectations for all students and serves as a…