High School History Teacher LTS

High School History Teacher LTS

Newton Public Schools, Newton South High School – Newton, Massachusetts

• Job : 5688326
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Jul 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: up to $190 Per Year

Department: History and Social Sciences

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non- exempt): Exempt;
Unit A

Reports to: Department Chair

Equity Statement: In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti‑racism and nondiscrimination for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

Summary: Full‑time history/social studies teachers at Newton South teach four classes. This is for a LTS for Modern World History classes for the fall.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Appropriate DESE teaching license, including SEI endorsement
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use technology effectively

Desired

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in history or a related field, or significant post‑graduate coursework in history as part of a Master’s degree in an unrelated field.
• College‑level coursework in psychology is preferred.
• Experience teaching high school history/social studies.

• Design and implement curriculum and instruction that supports the school and district‑wide goals of culturally responsive instruction and universally designed learning.
• Prepare and deliver instructional lessons with clear and measurable outcomes.
• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio‑economic levels and cultural backgrounds.
• Use a wide variety of teaching techniques to support student learning.
• Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Implement accommodations and curricular modifications as specified in educational plans (IEPs) and as needed to meet the learning needs of students.
• Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward and to modify further instruction.
• Use technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom; provide students with support (remediation and enrichment) using a variety of strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, lesson and assessment design.
• Participate actively in faculty, department and team meetings.
• Set professional development goals, develop professional development plans, and participate in professional development activities that improve teaching practice.
• Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively with students, colleagues, parents, and the community.
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students.
• Use an online learning management system to post important materials/information about courses.
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.

Work Environment: Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day, but there may be occasions for after‑school meetings (e.g., Back to School Night). Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the situation is an emergency.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch, and/or kneel. The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jennifer Morrill, Department Head
• Newton South High School
• Email: morrillj.ma.us