High School Social Studies Teacher Jobs

High School Social Studies Teacher (Grades 9–12)

JANUARY 4, 2027 START DATE

Swampscott High School | Swampscott Public Schools

Position Overview

Swampscott High School is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and student-centered High School Social Studies Teacher to join our history department. In this role, your primary function will be to deliver engaging World History and United States History instruction, fostering critical thinking, historical inquiry, and advanced analytical writing skills among high school students in Grades 9 through 12.

Guided by the district’s C.O.R.E. values—Community, Opportunity, Respect, and Equity—you will cultivate a welcoming, positive, and structured classroom climate where all students are challenged and supported to reach their full potential.

Essential Functions

Instructional Leadership & Curriculum Delivery

• Framework Alignment: Deliver standards-based instruction in World History and United States History aligned with the Massachusetts History and Social Science Frameworks.
• Historical Thinking Skills: Teach students to analyze complex historical evidence from diverse perspectives (primary and secondary sources), evaluating cause and effect, as well as continuity and change over time.
• Historical Writing & Inquiry: Explicitly guide students in developing formal historical writing skills, emphasizing the creation of clear thesis-driven arguments supported by strong textual evidence.
• Technology Integration: Integrate educational technology into daily instruction, leveraging Google Classroom, G Suite applications, and online credit recovery or supplemental platforms to enhance student learning.

Classroom Environment & Student Engagement

• Positive Culture: Establish and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, positive, and structured classroom climate grounded in high academic and behavioral expectations for every student.
• Inclusive Instruction & Differentiated Learning: Tailor teaching methodologies to accommodate varied learning styles and student needs (including English Language Learners/Multilingual learners, and students with IEP/504 plans), providing appropriate support for both advanced academic challenges and focused skill reinforcement.
• Family & Staff Collaboration: Maintain open communication with parents and guardians regarding academic progress and work collaboratively with high school colleagues and administration.

Professional Reliability

• Consistent Presence: Maintain strict punctuality and daily attendance to ensure instructional continuity, safe supervision, and departmental alignment.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid Massachusetts DESE License in Social Studies (8–12) required.
• Endorsements: Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant high school social studies teaching experience preferred.
• Technological Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency with Google Classroom, G Suite applications, digital learning platforms, and online credit recovery programs preferred.
• Eligibility: United States citizenship, legal residency, or valid work visa required.
• Additional Criteria: Such additional qualifications as Swampscott High School may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Compliance: Successful completion of a Massachusetts CORI and fingerprint-based national criminal background check.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  Stamina & Mobility: Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and moving throughout classroom and high school spaces; reaching with hands and arms; light lifting of instructional materials (up to 20 lbs).
• Communication & Senses: Clear, articulate vocal communication and active listening skills in person, in large classroom discussions, and via digital platforms.
• Vision: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to grade student writing, monitor classroom engagement, and view computer screens for extended periods.
• Environment: Indoor high school classroom environment; regular exposure to ultraviolet light from computer monitors, interactive whiteboards, and copying equipment.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Swampscott Public Schools does not discriminate or tolerate harassment against students, parents/guardians, employees, or the general public. No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to the Swampscott Public Schools, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of the Swampscott Public Schools on grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, genetic information, ancestry, children, marital or civil union status, veteran status or membership in the armed services, receiving of public assistance, homeless, or disability.