26-27 Teacher - Social Studies

About the Role

The teacher in the Somerville Public Schools maintains the safety, care, and wellbeing of students. They understand child and youth development and provide opportunities for learning and social-emotional development following the standards, scope, and sequence of grade level and content areas. The teacher holds high expectations for every student and uses differentiated instruction strategies to ensure equitable and meaningful access to the curriculum for all students.

Responsibilities

• Plans units and lessons and delivers instruction aligned to State standards and district curriculum.
• Provides ongoing formative and summative assessments and analyzes assessment data to determine learning needs of students.
• Adapts curriculum and instruction to teach all students according to their varied learning strengths and needs.
• Establishes and maintains culturally responsive and two-way communication with parents, guardians, and caregivers.
• Collaborates with other educators for the delivery of specialized instruction and/or social and emotional support according to students’ needs.
• Follows the guidance and direction of the School Principal and other school and district administrators to maintain a safe, welcoming, culturally affirming, and equitable learning environment.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities, reflects on current practices, and incorporates new methodologies into instructional planning and delivery.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor and in accordance with the SEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

• Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license in the field or subject for this position.
• DESE SEI endorsement required.
• Bilingual Educator preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs.
• Lifting/Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, equipment).
• Physical Dexterity: Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students.
• Stationary Tasks: Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.

Salary and benefits are determined in accordance with the Somerville Educators Union, Unit A collective bargaining agreement and the policies of the Somerville School Committee.

Pre-employment requirements include MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance and fingerprinting.