SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER - WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY

Young World Physical Education; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is looking for a dedicated Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position requires teaching secondary students using the approved curriculum.

Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, evaluating student progress, and participating in school committees. The salary ranges between $50,000 and $98,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualified applicants must hold proper certification, demonstrate regular attendance on site, and have the ability to lift and operate office equipment.

Qualifications

• Certified to teach Social Studies 9-12 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Ability to move within the classroom environment.
• Frequent use of hands to operate office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Social Studies to secondary students.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional aids.
• Evaluate each pupil's progress in social studies knowledge and skills.

Skills

Certified as a teacher of Social Studies 9-12

Ability to travel throughout the facility

Regular lifting of up to 10 pounds

Frequent use of hands for office equipment

Regular attendance on site

Job description

Social Studies Teacher – Westfield Technical Academy

Westfield Public Schools – Westfield, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for anticipated openings for the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Social Studies to secondary students, using the course of study adopted by the Westfield School Department and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids.
• Provide individual and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Evaluate each pupil's progress in social studies knowledge and skills.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff in assessing and helping pupils with attitude and learning problems.
• Supervise pupils in out‑of‑classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Work cooperatively with all aspects of the school administrative team/faculty and citizens to ensure the highest quality of educational programs.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service programs.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records; may request resource speakers and field trips.
• Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Communicate with parents and school counselors to discuss pupil progress.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

Reports To

Building Principal

Salary and Terms

Salary and terms of employment commensurate with provisions of the Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract. Salary placement will be based on information contained in the application as submitted.

Evaluation

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School Committee's policy on evaluation.

Position Type

Full-time

Salary

$50,000 to $98,000 per year

Qualifications

• Certified as a teacher of Social Studies 9-12 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Work is generally conducted within the school building. Ability to travel throughout the facility is necessary. Position involves sitting and the ability to move from one place to another within the classroom. Work is light in nature with regular lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds with some pulling, pushing, or reaching above arm level.
• Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Regular attendance on site is an essential function of this job.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Daniel Paquette, Assistant Principal
• 33 Smith Avenue
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]