8th Grade Civics Long Term Substitute

In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy 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:

Newton Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and equity-minded 8th Grade Civics Teacher to join our middle school team. The ideal candidate will foster a deep understanding of government, democracy, and civic engagement while helping students develop the knowledge and skills to be informed and active participants in their communities.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Ability to handle 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.
• Experience teaching high school history/social studies.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 instructionsCommunicate 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 & Physical Requirements:

• Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day, however there may be occasions for afterschool meetings (ex: Back to School Night).  Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature.

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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.