English Teacher - LTS through the end of the school year

English Teacher - LTS through the end of the school year The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough Robert E. Melican Middle School - Northborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5953317 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Oct 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description The Public Schools of Northborough-Southborough English Teacher (Middle School) Job Description Long-term substitute through the end of the school year. There is a possibility of this being temp. to perm. Department: English Teacher Job Title: English Teacher Middle School FLSA Status: (Exempt/Non-exempt) Exempt, Unit A Reports to: Building Principal

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

The English Teacher position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship; that develops an appreciation of literature of all types; that motivates students to read widely for information and recreation; that develops standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media; and that discovers and develops special talents of students in the field of English to prepare each student for the future.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree MA DESE English license 5-8 Knowledge of second-language acquisition Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to use technology effectively

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree or significant post-graduate coursework in English or Literature

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, utilizing curriculum designated by the District. Prepares and adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the MA frameworks and district curricula; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students. Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary. Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas. Evaluates each student’s progress in meeting the course standards for English skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems. Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress. Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities. Administers testing in accordance with school and state testing practices. Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students; Other responsibilities as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment: Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day; however, there may be occasions for after-school meetings. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Date Updated: 5/13/2021 The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of the Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or handicap, military or Veteran’s status, sex or gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, State or local law. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $55,000 to $85,000 Per Year Job Requirements Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Heather Richards , Director of Human Resources 79 Bartlett St Northborough, Massachusetts 01532 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Robert E. Melican Middle School