Anticipated SY26 Social Studies Teacher- Middle School
Anticipated SY26 Social Studies Teacher- Middle School
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Background on Southbridge Public Schools
Southbridge Public Schools (SPS) serves approximately 2200 students in five schools and employs nearly 330 educators and staff. In January 2016 the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education designated SPS chronically underperforming (Level 5 placing the district in state receivership. The third district to be placed in the Commonwealths Level 5 accountability status this is an exciting time of change and transformation in SPS. In March 2016 the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education appointed Dr. Jessica Huizenga as the Receiver for the district. Dr. Huizenga and the Commissioner introduced a rigorous turnaround plan which will guide the districts turnaround efforts for the next three years.
More information about the districts turnaround efforts can be foundhere.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Responsible for remaining up to date regarding curriculum content.
2. Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
3. Responsible for mentoring students understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction materials or assessments when appropriate.
4. Responsible for effective management of classroom environment.
5. Responsible for effective instruction which includes making learning goals clear to the students using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
6. Responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
7. Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement.
8. Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning including implementing specific strategies for students with special needs with 504 plans andor second language learners.
9. Performance of other jobrelated duties as assigned.
10. Collaborate with SPED and ELL specialists to meet the specific needs of particular students.
11. Prepare students for MCAS.
12. Understanding of the school philosophy and structure of school teams.
13. Maintain data and documentation as appropriate.
14. Participate in schoolwide professional development and seek continual feedback and coaching to develop as a teacher
15. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race color gender age marital status religion national origin sexual orientation homelessness or disability
15. Any other assigned duties by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Education: Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution;
- Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License inHistory 58;
- Hold a valid Massachusetts SEI Endorsement OR Gradelevel appropriate ESL License;
- Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified;
- Current authorization to work in the United States Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
QUALIFICATIONSPREFERRED:
- Experience in urban highpoverty and/or turnaround schools;
- Major/minor in specific teaching content area;
- Additional certification in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities and/or English Language Learners (ESL);
- Demonstrated experience in English Language Development (ELD) and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) strategies strongly preferred;
- Bilingual language proficiency (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color creed national origin sex gender identity disability religion age or sexual orientation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
