What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School History Teacher:Long Term Substitute position at Newburyport Public Schools?
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: May 2, 2025- November 2025Responsible for effective planning and assessment of Grade 9 and 10 history curriculum and instruction.Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.Responsible for effective instruction which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.Responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards and establishes clear objectives which reflect these standards for all lessons, units, and projects.Implements the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives.Assesses and documents the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.Documents the learning problems of students and seeks the assistance of district specialists as required.Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation;Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining 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;Attends staff meetings as required.Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students.An Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Newburyport Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
