Social Studies Teacher - Long Term Sub

Amesbury Public Schools; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Amesbury Public Schools seeks a Social Studies Teacher as a long-term substitute at Amesbury High School in Amesbury, Massachusetts. The assignment begins December 10, 2026, with initial rate $125 per day for the first 20 days and then the Bachelor's Step 1 annual rate prorated on day 21.

The successful candidate will demonstrate subject-matter knowledge, provide progress reports, maintain records, integrate technology, and collaborate with colleagues while upholding district expectations and

Qualifications

• Appropriate MA Certification required.
• Experience working in a high school setting preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of subject matter.
• Assess student progress and provide reports.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated times.
• Prepare lessons and integrate technology.
• Maintain a productive classroom environment and records.
• Collaborate with teachers and paraprofessionals.

Skills

MA Certification

Education

Master's degree

MA Certification

Job description

Social Studies Teacher - Long Term Sub

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Job Details

Job ID: 5943801

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 10, 2026

Job Description

Job Description:

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and competence of subject matter associated with teaching assignment.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Prepare lessons for all content areas.
• Integrate technology into lessons to support student achievement.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the school.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, School Committee Policy and administrative regulations.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and School Committee policy.
• Accept a share of responsibility for supervising and monitoring both formal and informal non-classroom activities.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Collaborate with other teachers and paraprofessionals as appropriate and necessary.

Compensation

• Initial Rate: $125 per day for the first 20 days.
• Long-Term Rate: On the 21st day, compensation increases to the Bachelor's Step 1 salary rate ($58,859.68 annually, prorated), applied retroactively to day one.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: General

Welcome to Amesbury High School

Amesbury High School Mission StatementAmesbury High School is committed to the pursuit of excellence by providing a quality education in a safe, caring and respectful environment. We promote a challenging curriculum with diverse co-curricular activities that emphasize communication, critical thinking and tolerance. We encourage lifelong learning, personal and social responsibility resulting in contributing members of an everchanging, global society.-adopted by Amesbury School Committee February 2005Learner ExpectationsUpon Graduation from Amesbury High School Students will:1) Access, comprehend, analyze and interpret information.2) Organize and convey ideas through communications.3) Define problems, develop strategies, and evaluate, modify and implement solutions.4) Demonstrate the use and application of technology.5) Develop and demonstrate a sense of civic and social responsibility.

Job Requirements

• Appropriate MA Certification Experience working in a high school setting preferred.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Danielle Ricci , Principal
• 5 Highland Street
• Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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