The posting
Bedford Public Schools
Invites applications for the position of:
Social Studies Teacher
Long Term Substitute
January - April 2027
Description:
Social studies teachers help pupils learn about history, geography, politics, economics, and culture. They typically integrate current events into their lessons and also facilitate healthy debates and engaging classroom discussions. Social Studies teachers need to be culturally sensitive and create a classroom where everyone is respected.
Responsibilities:
Performance Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the subject area.
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of district and school curriculum goals.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
- Plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do.
- Create or provide learning experiences that develop students' abilities and require the application of thinking skills.
- Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels.
- Organize instruction around essential questions or core learning objectives; teach for understanding and/or mastery; provide students with practice and extension opportunities as needed.
- Assess student learning on a regular basis using multiple forms of assessment; provide reports of student progress as needed.
- Use assessment data to inform instruction.
- Create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is shown.
- Carry out the school's disciplinary code and procedures in a fair and just manner.
- Give assignments that reinforce classroom instruction.
- Communicate student progress and development to parents.
- Provide written assessments, referrals and evaluations when necessary for students with special needs. Participate in IEP meetings as required.
- Participate in professional growth opportunities.
- Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students.
- Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as necessary.
- Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
- Perform other such duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Principal and/or Program Director or Program Administrator, consistent with the BEA Contract.
- Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students.
Additional Information:
Must be able to:
•Plan a program of study that, to the extent possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
•Apply relevant content knowledge to the subjects taught.
•Apply knowledge of child growth and development to effectively address the needs of students.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Must possess the ability to:
•Build positive relationships with students in support of their academic and social development.
•Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
•Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
•Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
•Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide timely progress reports.
Salary/Benefits:
Per BEA and BPS contract
Bedford Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity, in both academic and work spaces, by fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive personally, professionally, and academically.
