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New Bedford Public Schools Roosevelt Middle School - New Bedford, Massachusetts Social Studies Teacher (School Year 2026-2027) Job ID: 5705358 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026 Job Description We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer. Position Social Studies Teacher Summary Provide rigorous lessons aligned to the Common Core Standards and MA State Frameworks that promote independent thinking, creative problem solving, and intellectual curiosity for all students. Responsibilities Plan and implement instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed Common Core Standards and State Frameworks Use data to inform instruction, to track student progress and to track progress of self through self-evaluation and goal setting Deliver engaging, targeted instruction that meets MA DESE and Common Core Standards for level and subject taught Differentiate services and instruction to meet variety of student learning needs and strengths Maintain active communication with students’ families in support of their learning and to communicate with families consistently and regularly throughout the school year about their children’s academic and social progress Assess student performance using formal, summative, and portfolio assessments to drive instruction Perform other duties as assigned by the principal Qualifications Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in appropriate content area and grade level. A demonstrated belief that each and every student can achieve at high levels. A demonstrated dedication to lifelong learning, reflection, and continued personal and professional growth. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills. SEI Endorsement Terms of Employment Reports to: School Principal Rate: In accordance with the Unit A contract found here The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades Classroom Teacher > Science: General Job Requirements Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information William Conard 455 County St New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740 Phone: 508-997-4511 Email: wconard@newbedfordschools.org #J-18808-Ljbffr

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