5th Grade Teacher - Northwest Elementary School - 2026-2027 School Year

Leominster Public Schools•Leominster, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated, culturally responsive, and collaborative 5th Grade Teacher to lead an inclusive urban classroom. The ideal candidate creates a rigorous, supportive learning environment that meets the academic, social, and emotional needs of a diverse student body—including English Language Learners (ELLs), students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and neurodivergent learners. As a 5th-grade educator, you will play a pivotal role in guiding students through their final elementary year, building critical thinking skills, independence, and readiness for the middle school transition.

Requirements

DESE licensure

Nice To Haves

Culturally responsive teaching practices
Experience with English Language Learners (ELLs)
Experience with students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
Experience with neurodivergent learners
Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
Experience with differentiated instruction
Experience with co-teaching
Experience with technology integration in the classroom
Experience with hands-on learning and project-based assignments
Experience establishing a trauma-informed classroom environment
Knowledge of School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Knowledge of Restorative Justice practices
Experience supporting students' Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Experience with formative and summative assessments
Experience analyzing student data
Experience participating in Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings
Experience participating in IEP, 504 Plan, and Response to Intervention (RTI/MTSS) meetings
Experience engaging with families and building partnerships
Cultural competency

Responsibilities

Design and deliver standards-aligned, culturally relevant lessons across core subjects (ELA, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies).
Utilize Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and differentiated instruction to ensure all content is accessible to diverse learning styles and ability levels.
Co-teach and collaborate effectively with Special Education teachers, ELL specialists, and support staff to implement accommodations and modifications.
Integrate technology, hands-on learning, and project-based assignments to boost engagement and critical thinking.
Establish a safe, welcoming, and trauma-informed classroom environment built on mutual respect and high expectations.
Implement School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Restorative Justice practices to handle classroom management and resolve conflict.
Support students' Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), fostering self-advocacy, empathy, resilience, and peer collaboration.
Administer formative and summative assessments to track student growth and identify learning gaps.
Analyze data collaboratively during Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings to adjust instruction and target interventions.
Participate actively in IEP, 504 Plan, and Response to Intervention (RTI/MTSS) meetings.
Build strong, proactive partnerships with families through open communication, family-teacher conferences, and accessible updates.
Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the rich diversity of the local urban community.