Social Studies Teacher

Position: Middle School Teacher (6th Grade) - Social Studies Position Type: Full Time Location: Franklin Middle School Reports to: Building Principal and Department Head Salary: As per FEA Teacher Contract This position qualifies for town benefits, including Health Insurance General Description: Provide instructional guidance and support to teachers and students in a learning environment that will enable students to master the concepts and skills appropriate to age, grade level, and individual capacity. Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrate subject matter/instructional model knowledge

Demonstrate effective student engagement strategies

Develop inclusive classroom routines and practices

Contribute to the development of course scope and sequence

Design instruction that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of all students

Remain informed of/apply research and trends in content and teaching

Use data to inform instruction

Provide students with regular feedback

Collaborate with colleagues to examine data and plan curriculum and instruction to ensure equitable learning experiences

Other related duties as assigned by building administrators Qualifications Required:

Appropriate licensure from the Department of Secondary and Elementary Education

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, and administrators

Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and dependability

Previous classroom or special education teacher experience preferred Qualifications Preferred:

Excellent writing and communication skills required

Experience in public school setting

Able to take initiative and work independently

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, and administrators

Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and dependability

Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI). We understand that our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the FPS community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. We are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Franklin Public Schools. Franklin Public Schools is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with state and federal law, including based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, pregnancy-related status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual harassment, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information and/or disability.