Substitute Social Studies Teacher

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Occupation:

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Location:

Westerly, RI

• 02891 Positions available: 1 Job #: 5567417

Source:

SchoolSpring

Posted:

03/04/2026

Expires:

03/31/2026

Web Site:

www.schoolspring.com

Job Type:

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Job Title:

Temporary Social Studies Teacher (ANTICIPATED

THROUGH 3/31/26

)

Location:

District•

Anticipated:

Westerly Middle School

Class Title:

Substitute Effective Date:

3/2/26

Salary Range:

$125

• 150/day Hours per week: Full Time
• 35 hours

General Statement:

This temporary teaching position for Social Studies intended to provide a foundation in Social Studies acquainting students with the fundamentals of Social Studies practices and the foundation for future study in Social Studies-related fields through engaging, hands-on curriculum, and encouraging the development of problem-solving skills, critical thinking and creative/innovative reasoning.

Responsibilities:

• Provides rigorous and relevant instruction on pre-approved hands-on curriculum in the content area.
• Integrates soft-skill instruction into competency-based content area activities.
• Provides evidence of project-based learning.
• Maintains a strong instructional focus utilizing the elements of effective instruction.
• Communicates a high level of expectation to students.
• Communicates clear learning goals and expectations to students.
• Adapts instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Sequences content appropriately.
• Embeds school's student learning objectives in instruction.
• Posts course syllabus and appropriate materials on class website.
• Maintains and posts accurate and up to date grades.
• Uses appropriate level of questioning to promote understanding.
• Relates lesson content to prior and future learning.
• Addresses various learning styles.
• Requires students to analyze and apply knowledge.
• Requires Students to summarize information in written and/or verbal form.
• Conducts ongoing assessments for learning.
• Collaborates with core content teachers on common course planning, integration and alignment.
• Attends all relevant professional development opportunities.
• Displays enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for teaching and the expectation that students enjoy learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Knowledge and experience with Social Studies.
• Skills in Social Studies to enhance student learning.
• Strengths should include human relations, leadership and conflict management.
• Teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Certification & Licensing:

• Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.
• Authorized to work in the USA
• Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.