Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Economics, GPS (Global Positioning System), Geography, Government, Interpersonal Skills, Political Science, Record Keeping, Research Skills, Special Education, Student Conduct, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Training/Teaching, University/School Policies
Job Description:
Greenwich Public Schools seeks a 0.6 FTE long-term substitute social studies teacher from approximately August 20, 2026, through approximately January 22, 2027; the position carries full salary and benefits for the duration of the assignment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Implements GPS social studies curriculum consistent with GPS goals, mission, and vision, as well as CT State Social Studies Frameworks.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction, and student learning.
- Creates an atmosphere in which students feel free to express their views.
- Incorporates technology and digital tools appropriately into instruction.
- Teaches knowledge of social studies, incorporating history, geography, economics, political science, systems of government, education, responsible citizenship, and humanities.
- Fosters an awareness of the complexity and interrelationship of local, state, national, and world problems and approaches to their solutions.
- Develops students interpersonal skills, and ability to contribute to the thoughtful exchange of ideas in group discussions.
- Incorporates inquiry-based learning opportunities into instruction.
- Promotes students critical analysis concerning the key issues of their world.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs.
- Provides appropriate, meaningful, and timely feedback to improve student achievement.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the schools standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Reviews and implements modifications, accommodations, and intervention plans for all students, both general and special education.
Qualifications Profile
- CT State Certification, or certifiability, in History & Social Studies, Grades 7-12 (#026) required
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.
Please apply via the Greenwich Public Schools Human Resources Frontline site, Job 3230.