English Teacher - High School

Position: English High School Teacher

The English Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and effective English instruction aligned with the established curriculum for high 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.

Organizational Scope:

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.


Position Responsibilities:

1. Teaches English to High School students.
2. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
3. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
4. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
5. Prepares for classes assigned.
6. Sets and maintains standards of classroom behavior.
7. 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.
8. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
9. Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
10. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
11. Seeks the assistance of district specialists as required regarding diagnosing students learning disabilities.
12. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
13. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
14. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
15. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so.
16. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, contributes to the evaluation their job performance.
17. Continues with personal professional development.
18. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
19. The omission of specific duties here does not exclude them from the position's responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Job Qualifications & Physical Demands:

1. Bachelors Degree in Education or related field required, Massachusetts DESE licensure appropriate to the role and level.
2. Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
3. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
4. 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.
5. The ability to work onsite in district schools and buildings is an essential function of this job.

The physical requirements of this role vary based on assignment and the age of students served. In general, the position involves the ability to move throughout the classroom and school environment, including standing and walking for extended periods on hard surfaces. The role may also require occasionally lifting or moving items up to 25 pounds, as well as bending, reaching, and repositioning as needed.

Work is primarily performed in a classroom setting and typically involves light physical activity. The environment includes regular interaction with students and staff, varying room temperatures, background noise, and frequent transitions or interruptions common in school settings. The position also requires the ability to use a computer and standard office equipment to support instruction and communication.

Salary in accordance with the Unit A Salary Scale The minimum and maximum salary is based on the Bachelors level scale. Candidate review begins immediately.