FY26 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher (5216)

The Gibbons Middle School, Westborough, MA,

seeks talented Social Studies Teacher,

to join our social studies department at the

beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.

The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values.

• We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 49% Students of Color and 51% White students.
• We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

Job Title: Teacher, Social Studies

Reports to: Principal, Gibbons Middle School

Department: Social Studies, Secondary 5-8

Work Year: 184 days

FLSA Status: Exempt, Unit A

Salary Range: Unit A Salary Scales

At Gibbons Middle School, we take great pride in being a caring and comprehensive school. We believe that the purpose of educating adolescents is to encourage a love for learning, foster growth and academic, social and emotional development for all of our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to student success both within and beyond the classroom.

Job Goal: The Social Studies Teacher fosters a love of learning that encourages student curiosity, engagement, and growth in a welcoming community of learners. The Middle School Social Studies curriculum focuses on Ancient Civilizationsin 7th grade and in 8th grade Civics and follows the DESE grade-level curriculum standards, utilizing a variety of resources as instructional material.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
• • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field

• Professional Certification Required:
• • MA DESE license in 5-8 Social Studies
  • SEI Endorsement
  • Additional certification in special education and/or ESL highly desirable

• Specialized Knowledge: adolescent development, curriculum frameworks, growth mindset, inclusive practices, cultural proficiency, anti-bias instruction, co-teaching, social-emotional learning, technology integration
  
• CORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.
• Preferred Experience:
• • Experience teaching English Language Learniers in a diverse public school setting
  • Experience teaching students with special needs, including students with emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges
  • Strong background in Social Studies instruction
  • Demonstrated skills in effectively integrating technology into lesson design, e.g. Google Suite for Education, Peardeck, kahoot, CoSpaces etc.
  • Highly desirable to have experience with:
  • • Co-Teaching
    • Project-Based Learning
    • Technology Integration

SKILLS:

• • Plan and implement differentiated lessons and ongoing formative assessment based on district objectives and the abilities, needs, and interests of students
  • Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional design with a demonstrated commitment to remain current in content knowledge and instructional pedagogy
  • Collaborate and partner with department colleagues and specialists
  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Establish effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
  • Candidates must be flexible, collaborative and demonstrate a belief in a growth mindset for students and self

CENTRAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment embracing diversity and ensuring equitable opportunities for student learning and community membership
• Provide learning experiences across all subject areas as guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements
• Monitor students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts as necessary
• Evaluate and refine instructional practice and assessment strategies to increase student learning, engagement, and confidence in learning
• Participate in professional development activities, internal and external, that meet district expectations and the requirements for licensure recertification
• Participate in all faculty and committee meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed;
• Any other relative duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Social Studies Teacher does not have supervisory responsibilities for other staff, except to direct any paraeducators who may be assigned to his/her/their classroom.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary, benefits, and responsibilities per contract between the Westborough School Committee and the Westborough Education Association.

The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Date Updated: 2/24/2025