5th Grade ELA Elementary Classroom Teacher

Fall River Public Schools

$59K — $105K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Massachusetts Elementary Teaching License is mandatory.
  • Bachelor's Degree is required.

Responsibilities

  • Teach all subject areas per school curriculum guidelines.
  • Create and adapt lesson plans and instructional materials.
  • Transform lesson plans into engaging learning experiences.
  • Establish and maintain classroom behavior standards.
  • Monitor and assess students' academic and social growth, maintaining records and progress reports.
  • Engage with parents to discuss student progress through conferences.
  • Identify students' needs and collaborate with staff on solutions.
  • Design a motivating learning environment with displays and interest centers.
  • Pursue ongoing professional development and education.

Benefits

  • Participate in in-service education for professional growth.
  • Access to collective bargaining agreement benefits.
Full Job Description
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Classroom Teacher

Date Posted:
6/2/2026

Location:
Carlton Viveiros Elementary School
POSITION: ELEMENTARY TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Appropriate Massachusetts License Required
  2. Bachelor's Degree.

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOBS GOAL:

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Teaches all subject areas utilizing the course of study adopted by the School Committee.
  2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small-group instruction in order to adapt the appropriate curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
  3. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences in order to best utilize the available time for instruction.
  4. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
  5. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
  6. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
  7. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
  8. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
  9. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school department and/or self-selected professional growth activities that will include course or activities related to instruction
  10. All other responsibilities that are listed in the collective bargaining agreement between the Fall River Educators' Association and the Fall River School Committee

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Fall River Educators' Association contract. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding. Salary ranges from $59,491-$105,164 from Step 2 to Step 12, Bachelor's Degree-CAGS/Doctorate Degree.

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