English Language Arts Teacher - Skyview Middle School - 2026-2027 School Year
About The Position
The Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) teacher is responsible for providing high-quality, standards-aligned English Language Arts instruction that promotes reading, citing of text evidence, critical thinking, problem-solving, and student engagement. The teacher creates a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environment aligned with Massachusetts State Standards that supports the diverse learning needs of all students while fostering positive relationships and high expectations. The Middle School ELA Teacher collaborates with colleagues, families, and support staff to ensure all students have equitable access to grade-level content and opportunities for academic growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Valid Massachusetts 5-8 teacher license in English
- Experience supporting students through student-centered lessons, with a focus on reading
- Strong knowledge of the MA state standards and the effective teaching and learning practices that promote success for all learners
- Ability to implement tasks that promote reasoning and problem-solving
- Ability to pose purposeful questions
- Ability to support productive struggle in learning
- Ability to elicit and use evidence of student thinking
- Ability to use data to inform instruction and intervention
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, support staff, and ELA content specialists
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with special education students and English Language Learners
Responsibilities
- Providing high-quality, standards-aligned English Language Arts instruction
- Promoting reading, citing of text evidence, critical thinking, problem-solving, and student engagement
- Creating a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environment aligned with Massachusetts State Standards
- Supporting the diverse learning needs of all students
- Fostering positive relationships and high expectations
- Collaborating with colleagues, families, and support staff to ensure all students have equitable access to grade-level content and opportunities for academic growth
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with related experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
