Teacher, Grade 4 (5150)

The Westborough Public Schools of Westborough, MA, educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families. We are home to families that speak almost 30 different languages and our student population is approximately 49% Students of Color and 51% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach.

The Westborough Public Schools seek a dynamic Grade 4 Teacher

to join our caring staff at Mill Pond School starting late December, 2022

• Education: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field

• Professional Certification: MA DESE license in Elementary Education; SEI Endorsement
• Additional certification in special education and/or ESL highly desirable
• Specialized Knowledge: child development, curriculum frameworks, growth mindset, inclusive practices, cultural proficiency, anti-racist instruction, co-teaching, social-emotional learning, technology integration
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  Preferred Experience:




• Experience teaching in a diverse public school setting
• Experience with English Language Learners
• Experience with students with special needs, including students with emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges
• Strong background in literacy and math instruction, along with science and social studies instruction
• Skills:
• Ability to create a welcoming, supportive, and equitable learning environment
• Ability to plan and implement differentiated lessons and ongoing formative assessment based on district objectives and the abilities, needs, and interests of students to whom assigned
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional design with a demonstrated commitment to remain current in content knowledge and instructional pedagogy
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with children and adults
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
• Ability to integrate technology in order to enhance and extend student learning experiences
• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
• Candidates must demonstrate a belief in a growth mindset for students as well as for self
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)


The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

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  Creates a welcoming and supportive learning environment that embraces the diversity among individuals and ensures equitable opportunities for student learning and community membership
• Provides learning experiences across all subject areas as guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning and engagement.
• Monitors students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials or assessments when appropriate;
• Evaluates, innovates, and refines instructional practice and assessment strategies to increase student learning, engagement, and confidence in learning;
• Maintains and improves professional competence through active participation in professional development activities, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for licensure recertification;
• Shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her/their grade, team, department, school, and school district, and actively participates in all faculty and committee meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed;
• Any other relative duties as assigned.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES


The Fourth Grade Teacher does not have supervisory responsibilities for other staff, except to direct any paraeducators who may be assigned to his/her/their classroom.


SALARY AND BENEFITS


Salary, benefits, and responsibilities per contract between the Westborough School Committee and the Westborough Education Association.


The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.


Date Updated: 2/9/2021