Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

Nashoba Regional School District•Bolton, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School English Language Arts Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and effective ELA instruction aligned with the established curriculum for middle school students. The teacher will collaborate with colleagues and administrators to support student learning and contribute to a positive school environment. Responsibilities also include participating in professional development opportunities and attending meetings as needed to support students, academic programs, and overall school initiatives. Nashoba Regional School District employs educators without regard to age, physical, mental or psychiatric disability, genetics, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status. NRSD welcomes employees with diverse racial, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender backgrounds and experiences. Reporting directly to the building principal and working under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement with the Nashoba Regional Education Association – Unit A, the Teacher advances the NRSD mission of inspiring and challenging all learners to realize their unique potential and to become active contributors to their community. The foundation of the teacher’s work is guided by the NRSD core values of academic achievement and personal growth; voice, choice and agency; lifelong learning; a safe, caring and inclusive community; collaborative partnerships, innovation, and a sense of belonging. Through a lens of equity, and as appropriate for the grade level of students, teachers integrate social emotional learning into the curriculum and engage in culturally responsive teaching.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Education or related field required
Massachusetts DESE licensure appropriate to the role and level
Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community
Must be able to assist in the protection of students and school property, and assist in fire and other emergencies or emergency drills as required by law and School Committee policy
The ability to work onsite in district schools and buildings is an essential function of this job

Responsibilities

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Prepares for classes assigned
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a supportive learning environment in the classroom
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils resolve health, attitude, and learning issues
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
Creates an effective age-appropriate environment for learning through functional and engaging displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
In the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in a fair and just manner
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, if applicable, and, cooperatively with department heads, provides input relative to their effectiveness
Continues with personal professional development
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities