Long Term Substitute History Teacher (Late November 2026- April 2027)

Arlington Public Schools (MA); Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Arlington High School is seeking a long-term substitute history teacher for the period from late November 2026 through April 2027. The role includes five sections of high school history: four sections US History 1 and one section Modern World History.

Ideal candidates will develop critical reading, writing and historical thinking skills, collaborate with staff, and engage families. The district emphasizes social justice, diverse perspectives, differentiation for varied learner needs, and

Qualifications

• Ability to develop critical reading, writing and historical thinking skills in the curriculum.
• Experience differentiating instruction for a wide array of student learning needs.
• Awareness of social justice and integrating diverse perspectives into history teaching.
• Knowledge of social emotional learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with history department, special educators, administrators, and other staff.
• Effectively communicate with parents and guardians at Arlington High School.
• Develop critical reading, writing and historical thinking skills in the curriculum.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs and backgrounds.
• Integrate social justice and diverse perspectives into classroom instruction.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Social studies education

US History

Historical thinking

Communication with parents

Job description

Arlington High School is looking for a long term substitute history teacher from Late November 2026 -April 2027. There would be 5 sections of high school history. The courses are 4 sections of US History 1 and 1 section of Modern World History.
As part of the AHS History Department, candidates will collaborate with fellow teachers in the history department, special educators, administrators, and other staff as well as effectively communicate with parents and guardians at Arlington High School.
Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated ability to develop critical reading, writing and
historical thinking skills into the curriculum. We value teachers who are attentive to issues
of social justice and seek to integrate diverse perspectives into the way history is taught. Candidates should have experience differentiating instruction for a wide array of student learning needs as well as knowledge of social emotional learning strategies.
The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.