Social Studies Teacher Grades 6 & 7

BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

TITLE: Social Studies Teacher Grades 6 & 7 - Bellingham Memorial School

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students'' skills and competence in the Social Studies curriculum and the ability to problem solve in a wide variety of settings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging social studies instruction aligned with the Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework
• Teach grade-level social studies content for students in grades 6 and 7
• Emphasize inquiry-based learning, primary source analysis, historical thinking, geography, civic understanding, and social studies practices
• Develop lessons that encourage critical thinking, discussion, writing, collaboration, and student reflection
• Create a positive, respectful, and well-managed classroom environment that supports student engagement and social-emotional growth
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Use assessment data and student work to inform instruction and provide meaningful feedback
• Integrate educational technology to support instruction, research, presentation, and student learning
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, special educators, related service providers, counselors, and administrators to support student success
• Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress, classroom expectations, and learning goals
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and/or DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:

• Massachusetts DESE Certification in History, Grades 5-8, required or preferred
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university required
• Ability to plan and implement lessons aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Strong understanding of inquiry-based instruction, primary source analysis, and history/social science practices
• Strong classroom management skills that support student learning and social-emotional growth
• Experience integrating educational technology into instruction
• Experience meeting the needs of diverse learners
• SEI Endorsement preferred or willingness to obtain
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• CORI and fingerprinting background checks are required

SALARY: Per BTA Contract

CLASSIFICATION: BTA

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

You are required to be physically capable of escorting students from the building in case of a practice drill or emergency situation in a safe and timely fashion.

Must be able to move about the classroom and have the ability to bend, sit or stand frequently.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Students

OUR MISSION:

The Bellingham Public School District's enrollment is approximately 1,930 students and an organizational staff of 400 employees. The district is split into the following building grade levels:

DiPietro Elementary (Preschool - Grade 3), Stall Brook Elementary (Preschool - Grade 3) Bellingham Memorial School (grades 4-7) and Bellingham High School (grades 8-12), and Keough Memorial Academy (grades 7-12) is our therapeutic day school for students with special needs.

Our core mission is to foster an environment in which students and staff have opportunities to reach their full potential. The Bellingham School District is committed to providing a challenging and academically motivating education where all students, staff and families accept responsibility for education within their schools.

The School Committee and the Administrative Team support the District Improvement Plan and Strategic Plan. Our goal is to always reach for our vision: The Bellingham Public Schools, in collaboration with students, their families, and the community, will provide a safe learning environment, where the unique strengths of every learner are enhanced and celebrated. We will work together to build a shared sense of pride in the Bellingham Public Schools by amplifying academic excellence, increasing communication, cultivating a positive climate, improving social and emotional well-being, and enhancing technology use and implementation.