High School Social Studies Teacher - Substitute Position through 10/26

High School; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellesley Public Schools High School in Wellesley, MA seeks a substitute Social Studies teacher to cover World History and AP Psychology classes. You will plan lessons, maintain classroom structure, and assess student progress in alignment with district goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, adherence to policies, and ongoing professional development. Starting date is To Be Determined; compensation follows the district daily rate structure.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for a MA DESE license in Social Studies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and strong technology capability.
• Ability to protect students and school property and follow drills and policies.

Responsibilities

• Instruct World History and AP Psychology to grades 9 and 12 as scheduled.
• Plan lessons that meet student needs and communicate objectives.
• Maintain a conducive learning environment and manage classroom behavior.
• Prepare for classes and provide progress updates as required.
• Collaborate with staff and participate in staff meetings and committees.
• Comply with district policies and provide education-related outreach when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Tech proficiency

Education

MA DESE license in Social Studies

Job description

High School Social Studies Teacher - Substitute Position through 10/26

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Performance Responsibilities:

• Meets and instructs grade 9 and 12 students in World History and AP Psychology during assigned class time and in the locations and designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms and as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads and principals assists in the evaluation of their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Teaches ___ to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the District and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must possess or be eligible for a MA DESE license in Social Studies.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and possess a high level of capability with technology.
• Must be able to assist in the protection of students and school property, assist the principal in fire and other emergency drills as required by law and School Committee policy.
• Diversity is a core value of WPS. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive school environment for all and seek to hire team members who will enrich our diversity.
• A strong commitment to helping a wide variety of culturally diverse students achieve their full potential.
• Ability to support the development of culturally responsive programs and activities that promote student engagement, family engagement, community involvement and a positive school climate.

Evaluated by: School Principal and/or Department Head or Director

Work Year: In accordance with the terms of the Wellesley Educators Association Unit A collective bargaining agreement

Salary/Benefits: In accordance with the terms of the Wellesley Educators Association Unit A collective bargaining agreement

Physical Demands: 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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to move throughout a building; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms, climb or balance and stoop.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to have the cognitive ability and focus to manage multiple detailed tasks at once with frequent interruptions.

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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in an educational environment. Majority of the work is performed in a moderately noisy environment with frequent interruptions.

Non-Discrimination Statement: Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, physical, mental or psychiatric disability, genetics, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

Originally created: November 21, 1985

Modified: April 22, 2024

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $314.85 to $347.11 Per Day

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Reidy , Social Studies Department Head
• High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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