Job Title: Temporary Social Studies Teacher (ANTICIPATED THROUGH 3/31/26)
Location: District - Anticipated: Westerly Middle School
Class Title: Substitute
Effective Date: 3/2/26
Salary Range: $125-$150/day
Hours per week: Full Time - 35 hours
General Statement: This temporary teaching position for Social Studies intended to provide a foundation in Social Studies acquainting students with the fundamentals of Social Studies practices and the foundation for future study in Social Studies-related fields through engaging, hands-on curriculum, and encouraging the development of problem-solving skills, critical thinking and creative/innovative reasoning.
Responsibilities:
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Provides rigorous and relevant instruction on pre-approved hands-on curriculum in the content area.
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Integrates soft-skill instruction into competency-based content area activities.
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Provides evidence of project-based learning.
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Maintains a strong instructional focus utilizing the elements of effective instruction.
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Communicates a high level of expectation to students.
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Communicates clear learning goals and expectations to students.
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Adapts instruction to meet the needs of all students.
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Sequences content appropriately.
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Embeds school’s student learning objectives in instruction.
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Posts course syllabus and appropriate materials on class website.
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Maintains and posts accurate and up to date grades.
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Uses appropriate level of questioning to promote understanding.
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Relates lesson content to prior and future learning.
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Addresses various learning styles.
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Requires students to analyze and apply knowledge.
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Requires Students to summarize information in written and/or verbal form.
- Conducts ongoing assessments for learning.
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Collaborates with core content teachers on common course planning, integration and alignment.
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Attends all relevant professional development opportunities.
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Displays enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for teaching and the expectation that students enjoy learning.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Experience:
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Knowledge and experience with Social Studies.
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Skills in Social Studies to enhance student learning.
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Strengths should include human relations, leadership and conflict management.
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Teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.
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Education:
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Bachelor’s Degree required.
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Certification & Licensing:
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Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.
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Authorized to work in the USA
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Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.
