Teacher - Social Studies

ANTICIPATED OPENING FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
FUNDING CONTINGENT ON TOWN MEETING APPROVAL MAY 28, 2025

BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

Title: Social Studies Teacher

Job Description:

1. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
2. Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, 

    and abilities of the students and employs a variety of instructional techniques and media.
3. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the

    maturity and interests of students.
4. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and – in harmony

    with the goals – establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to

    communicate these objectives to students.
5. Strive to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education,

    instructional goals, and objectives.
6. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports

    as required.
7. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and

    administrative regulations.
8. Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes

    outside the instructional day when required or requested.
9. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and,

    cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
10. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
11. Attend staff meetings and serves on staff committee as required.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Professional Responsibilities
1. Understands his or her legal and moral responsibilities.
2. Conveys knowledge of and enthusiasm for his/her academic discipline to students.
3. Maintains interest in current theory, research, and developments in the academic discipline and exercises judgment in accepting implications or findings as valid for application in classroom practice.
4. Collaborates with colleagues to improve instruction, assessment, and student achievement.
5. Works actively to involve parents in their child's academic activities and performance and communicates clearly with them.
6. Reflects critically upon his or her teaching experience, identifies areas for further professional development as part of a professional development plan that is linked to grade level, school, and district goals, and is receptive to suggestions for growth.
7. Understands legal and ethical issues as they apply to responsible and acceptable use of the Internet and other resources.

SKILLS/ABILITY:
1. Knowledge of current Massachusetts ELA and Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks.
2. Deep understanding of scientifically based reading research and evidence-based practices for teaching secondary social

    studies. Knowledge of best practices for assessing student progress toward achievement of standard.
3. Excellent communication skills and collaborative teamwork skills.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and/or DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree required, Master's Degree in elementary education preferred.
2. A minimum of 3 years of successful secondary teaching experience is preferred.
3. Must be SEI Endorsed.

4. MA DESE Certification Social Studies (Grades 9-12) required.

5. Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check.

SALARY: As Per BTA Contract

CLASSIFICATION: BTA

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
You are required to be physically capable of escorting students from the building in case of a practice drill or emergency situation in a safe and timely fashion.

Must be able to move about the classroom and have the ability to bend, sit or stand frequently.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Students, Paraeducators

OUR MISSION:
The Bellingham Public School District’s enrollment is approximately 1,930 students and an organizational staff of 400 employees. The district is split into the following building grade levels:
DiPietro Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3), Stall Brook Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3) Bellingham Memorial School (grades 4-7) and Bellingham High School (grades 8-12), and Keough Memorial Academy (grades 7-12) is our therapeutic day school for students with special needs.

Our core mission is to foster an environment in which students and staff have opportunities to reach their full potential. The Bellingham School District is committed to providing a challenging and academically motivating education where all students, staff and families accept responsibility for education within their schools.

The School Committee and the Administrative Team support the District Improvement Plan and Strategic Plan. Our goal is to always reach for our vision: The Bellingham Public Schools, in collaboration with students, their families, and the community, will provide a safe learning environment, where the unique strengths of every learner are enhanced and celebrated. We will work together to build a shared sense of pride in the Bellingham Public Schools by amplifying academic excellence, increasing communication, cultivating a positive climate, improving social and emotional well-being, and enhancing technology use and implementation.