Anticipated Long-Term Social Studies Teacher Sub

Barringtonschools; Barrington (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Sub for Secondary Social Studies at Barrington High School in Barrington, RI. The role focuses on delivering the full Social Studies curriculum with emphasis on current events, interdisciplinary approaches, and student engagement.

The candidate should hold Rhode Island Social Studies certification or equivalent, with preference for a Master’s degree and additional content certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Studies or related field preferred.
• Master’s degree or additional content certifications preferred.
• Strong understanding of social studies standards and cross-disciplinary teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Social Studies/humanities using Barrington Public Schools curricula.
• Delivers balanced program with factual material, current events, discussion, and inquiry.
• Develops literacy standards aligned to state/national standards.
• Incorporates Socratic discussions, writing, and project-based learning.
• Integrates culturally relevant and responsive practices into instruction.
• Maintains accurate student records and uses assessments to guide instruction.

Skills

Reading & analysis

Distance and online instruction

Technology proficiency

Communication

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Anticipated Long-Term Social Studies Teacher Sub

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Job Details

Job ID: 5375301
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 25, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Barrington Public Schools
Barrington RI
TITLE: Secondary Social Studies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Secondary Social Studies Certification Granted by the Rhode Island Department of Education PREFERRED
• Master’s Degree and Additional Content Certification Preferred

Reports To

Principal and Assistant Superintendent

To support Barrington's commitment to diversity, and to foster inclusion, respect, and equity in education, the successful candidate pool will include people of all races, ethnicities, creeds, socioeconomic classes, gender identities, sex, sexual orientations, and disability statuses in work activities. Preference will be given to highly qualified candidates who articulate their commitment to valuing inclusivity and diversity.

JOB GOAL: Social Studies teachers plan, facilitate, implement, and deliver the full instructional program in a middle school setting using cross-disciplinary approaches with social studies. These professionals are responsible for guiding students at multiple levels to reach or exceed grade level expectations, encouraging each child to reach their full potential.

Performance Qualifications

Demonstrates expertise in Social Studies, interdisciplinary teaching, deep learning competencies, performance assessments, strong distance learning skills, national and state history. Social studies, civics standards, and social-emotional learning.

Performance Responsibilities

• Teaches courses in Social Studies/humanities using the Barrington Public Schools’ curricula
• Implements a balanced Social Studies program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time, and other appropriate activities designed to encourage students to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, achieve improved interpersonal relationships, and make value judgments based on scientific methods of inquiry.
• Develops the core literacy standards and expectations aligned to the Common Core State Standards.
• Develops state civics and social studies standards.
• Provides many opportunities for reading high quality texts and applying what they know through Socratic Discussions, writing, and project-based learning.
• Develops knowledge of the purpose, structure, and operation of cultural relevance and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Makes current material from the mass-media available to students; plans and guides discussions of current problems against the materials being studied.
• BPS 1/3/2023
• Develops an understanding of the contributions of racial, religious, and political groups.
• Develops knowledge of historical, political, cultural, and economic systems of other nations and their influence on personal freedom, education, and living standards.
• Encourages students to become aware of the complexity and interrelations of local, state, national, and world problems.
• Promotes the attainment of the District’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan.
• Displays strong and deep knowledge of the philosophical foundations and content of the curriculum
• Applies current research-based best instructional practices and strategies to deliver the curriculum, and understands how knowledge is constructed within the discipline
• Plans and prepares lessons to optimize learning
• Promotes deep understanding of content by addressing unique learning styles, adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students, engaging students in rigorous learning experiences, using effective questioning techniques, and relating instruction to the student's life and to prior and future learning
• Implements strategies aligned to deep learning competencies and universal design for learning
• Contribute to and implement plans, including but not limited to IEPs, 504s, and individual health plans, for students with unique needs
• Reinforces strong student effort and excellent student work products
• Facilitates student learning using various collaborative grouping structures that are appropriate to the instructional task
• Requires students to regularly engage in high-level activities, including but not limited to application and analysis of information
• Administers and interprets several types of assessments
• Maintains accurate student records because of the monitoring of regular formative and summative assessment of curriculum attainment; adjusts instruction for individuals and groups of students
• Makes appropriate referrals and is prepared with credible and accurate documentation.
• Considers student voice in establishing and enforcing effective and positive classroom rules and procedures designed to ensure safety and enhance learning
• Organizes all facets of the instructional delivery system so that all equipment and instructional tools are ready for use, and ensures smooth transitions, maximizes time on task, and guarantees the efficient distribution of resources
• Integrates technology to deliver the curriculum and specially designed instruction more effectively
• Communicates high and clear expectations
• Assists students in monitoring their own progress
• Contributes to collaborative planning activities
• Consults and collaborates regularly and professionally with colleagues, students, and parents; communicates immediately with all when there are concerns
• Takes responsibility for personal professional growth
• Participates in school events and in‑school and/or department improvement efforts
• Performs administrative duties, including but not limited to budgeting, ordering of supplies, etc., as appropriate
• Integrates culturally relevant and responsive practices
• Supervises Students, Teacher Assistants, and Volunteers
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• BPS 1/3/2023

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Skills Required

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, test data, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to engage in distance and face to face instruction
• Strong technology skills
• Ability to draft reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, staff, parents, and the public
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts
• Ability to utilize current technology for instruction, communication, data analysis, and access to research
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and school committee policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee is regularly required to operate a keyboard, view a computer screen, and sit or stand for extended periods. Required vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms, grasp, and manipulate large and small items. The employee is also required to move from location to location, lift items weighing up to 30 pounds, and engage in restraints following CPI. Communication requirements include the ability to hear and respond to voice and other sounds in small and large settings with background noise and to present information orally and in writing.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Terms of Employment

Length of the contract to be determined by the Superintendent in accordance with the NEAB contract.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated according to the School Committee policy on evaluation of teaching staff.

BPS 1/3/2023

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: Current Issues