Grade 6 ELA Teacher (Jan - Jun 2026), Collins Middle School, Salem Public Schools SY 2025-2026

Salem Public Schools•Salem, MA

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About The Position

Grade 6 ELA Teacher (SY25-25 only, starting Jan thru June 2026), Collins Middle School, Salem Public Schools SY 2025-2026 About Salem Public Schools , where belonging leads to opportunity. Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students across our 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity , and opportunity in everything we do. Over the next three years (2023-2026), we are committed to the work outlined by the four core priorities in our strategic plan : 1) Elevate Learning; 2) Empower Educators; 3) Center Belonging; and 4) Strengthen Our Foundation. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. Applicants who have experience working in urban schools and settings and are bilingual are strongly encouraged to apply. What You’ll Do: The successful candidate will have a background to focus on instruction in the English Language Arts. All teachers are expected to provide high-quality instruction to students developing and modifying instructional programs to meet individual student needs. This individual will work under the general supervision of the building principal and or another designated administrator, manages student behavior, assesses, and evaluates student achievement.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required; Master’s Degree preferred
Required Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure
Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (Required within 1-year of start date)
Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
Minimum of 2 years teaching experience and working in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.
Proven track record of raising student achievement scores in an urban/turnaround environment highly desired.
Proficiency with technology (blended learning, teacher/family communication suites (Remind preferred), Google G-Suite Apps, etc.) desirable.
Current authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
Minimum of 2 years teaching experience and working in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.
Proven track record of raising student achievement scores in an urban/turnaround environment highly desired.
Secondary license in content area or Special Education, also preferred
Proficiency with technology (blended learning, teacher/family communication suites (Remind preferred), Google G-Suite Apps, etc.) desirable.
Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus
Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Teaches English Language Arts by using the district curriculum and other appropriate learning activities reflecting a deep understanding of state frameworks and use of the workshop model
Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
Provides structure in the classroom by promoting a positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning
Prepares teaching materials and related reports including ongoing data analyses for the purpose of improving instruction, implementing lesson plans, and documenting student progress
Participates in in-service programs to enhance the overall educational experience for students
Instructs and provides assistance for student learning, individually or in groups, designing lessons that both present and reinforce learning concepts
Works under the general supervision of the building principal and other building administrators, manages student behavior, assesses, and evaluates student achievement.