Long Term Substitute History Teacher

Long Term Sub needed for May 2 - June 13 (potential to start earlier). The Randolph High School History teacher will facilitate student success in academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses of study and implement district approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals. The ideal candidate will: -Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement -Collaborate with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum. -Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. -Promote equity and appreciation of diversity -Maintain classroom management -Plan and facilitate engaging, student centered Civics and History lessons -Incorporate primary and secondary sources that include diverse perspectives of history and teach students how to be conscience of bias and one-sidedness when examining all sources -Use all available technology and virtual curricula provided by the district to create engaging Social Studies lessons that are linked with 21st Century skills -Deliver high quality instruction in Civics topics and facilitate Civics learning experiences based on Massachusetts frameworks -Execute the subject matter knowledge requirements specific for High School Social Studies Teachers, including but not limited to: •Teaching courses in social studies to high school pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the DESE and other appropriate learning activities •Instructing students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district •Developing a balanced social studies program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time, and other appropriate activities designed to encourage pupils to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, achieve improved interpersonal relationships, and make value judgments based on methods of inquiry •Providing individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds •Incorporating 21st Century skills and technology into social studies curriculum •Developing knowledge of the purpose, structure, and operation of the American governmental and economic system, and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship •Making current material from the mass media available to pupils; plans and guides discussions of current issues against a background of geographical environment and history of area being studied •Developing an understanding of the contributions of racial, religious, and political groups to American culture •Developing knowledge of political and economic systems of other nations and their influence on personal freedom, education, and living standards •Encouraging students to become aware of the complexity and inter-relations of local, state, national, and world issues •Facilitating students' ability to examine facts, issues, and perspectives from a global viewpoint; drawing connections from social studies curriculum to "big picture" of history