What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Studies - Long Term Substitute 2025-2026 position at Pinkerton Academy?
Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Social Studies
Contract Period: Starting late January through early April
Supervisor: Associate Dean of Academics
Qualifications: NH Certification in Content Area
CLASSROOM
A Pinkerton teacher’s most important role is in the classroom and they strive to engage students in a student-centered learning environment. The development of this culture allows students to make meaning of the content and transfer their knowledge to new situations and real-life applications. Teachers should be facilitators of learning, coaching students to become independent and critical thinkers. Teachers are supported in their professional learning towards growth in all areas and are encouraged to use a variety of techniques in their instruction and assessment. Fostering a positive, challenging, and supportive environment is essential to the academic and social-emotional development of our students. Pinkerton’s Vision for Instruction is utilized to guide a teacher’s practice.
Classroom
Supervisor: Associate Dean of Academics
Qualifications: NH Certification in Content Area
CLASSROOM
A Pinkerton teacher’s most important role is in the classroom and they strive to engage students in a student-centered learning environment. The development of this culture allows students to make meaning of the content and transfer their knowledge to new situations and real-life applications. Teachers should be facilitators of learning, coaching students to become independent and critical thinkers. Teachers are supported in their professional learning towards growth in all areas and are encouraged to use a variety of techniques in their instruction and assessment. Fostering a positive, challenging, and supportive environment is essential to the academic and social-emotional development of our students. Pinkerton’s Vision for Instruction is utilized to guide a teacher’s practice.
Classroom
- Implements effective instructional practices to meet the needs of the learners
- Plans lessons and units
- Assesses student progress, provides feedback in a timely manner, and alters instruction based on that feedback
- Communicates and adheres to clear grading procedures aligned with department policy
- Monitors and documents progress of students and issues reports when appropriate
- Maintains accurate student records and data, including grades and attendance
- Utilizes appropriate and available resources (technology, professional growth opportunities, collaboration)
- Communicates proactively with students and all other stakeholders regarding student progress
- Provides support and remediation for students outside of class time
Department
- Exhibits enthusiasm, cooperation, and professionalism with respect to department responsibilities
- Engages and participates in department meetings, professional learning communities, and common planning
- Displays professional growth in relation to individual, department, and school initiatives
- Collaborates and shares expertise or areas of professional growth with colleagues
- Communicates effectively and respectfully with department members
Participates in
- Curriculum planning
- Inventory and budgeting
- General supervision
- Professional growth
- Departmental responsibilities
Displays
- Professionalism
- Appropriate conduct and behavior
- Punctuality
- Care of equipment and facilities
- Reliability
- Appropriate management techniques
School and Community
- Displays respect for all members of the school community
- Participates fully in commitments beyond the role in the classroom (i.e. assigned duty period,
- campus supervision, chaperoning, co-curricular, extra-curricular activities)
- Promotes progress of the school community by engaging in committees that enact change
- Engages in other school functions as a representative of the department and the school (i.e. course night, graduation, freshman field day, open house)
- Supports student involvement and engagement outside of the classroom