English Teacher - Southbridge Middle School

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for remaining up to date regarding curriculum content.
• Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
• Responsible for mentoring students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction, materials, or assessments, when appropriate.
• Responsible for effective management of classroom environment.
• Responsible for effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
• Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/or second language learners.
• Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with SPED and ELL specialists to meet the specific needs of particular students.
• Prepare students for MCAS.
• Understanding of Middle School philosophy and structure of middle school teams.
• Maintain data and documentation, as appropriate.
• Participate in school-wide professional development and seek continual feedback and coaching to develop as a teacher
• Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability

Qualifications - Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution;
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in English 5-12
• Hold a valid Massachusetts SEI Endorsement OR Grade-level appropriate ESL License;
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified;
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Experience in urban, high-poverty, and/or turnaround schools;
• Major/minor in specific teaching content area;
• Additional certification in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities and/or English Language Learners (ESL);
• Demonstrated experience in English Language Development (ELD) and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) strategies strongly preferred;
• Bilingual language proficiency (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.