Substitute Social Studies Teacher

Substitute Social Studies Teacher

Westerly Public Schools (RI) Westerly Middle School - Westerly, Rhode Island. Open in Google Maps.

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Job : 5567417

Final date to receive applications: Mar 31, 2026 6:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Effective Date: 3/2/26

Salary Range: $125-$150/day

Hours per week: Full Time - 35 hours

Classroom Teacher >
Social Studies:
General

Job Title: Temporary Social Studies Teacher (ANTICIPATED THROUGH 3/31/26)

Location: District - Anticipated:
Westerly Middle School

Class

Title:

Substitute

General Statement: This temporary teaching position for Social Studies intends 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Position Type:
Full-Time

• Human Resources
• 23 Highland Avenue
• Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
• Phone:
• Email: HR.ri.us