Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ELA
Date Posted: 5/25/2026
Location: Matthew J. Kuss Middle School
TITLE: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS QUALIFICATIONS: - Appropriate Massachusetts Licensure
- Bachelor's Degree with major or minor in English
REPORTS TO: Principal and Department Head
JOB GOAL: To develop literacy skills (skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing) that are fundamental to good communication and literate citizenship; to develop appreciation and investigation of good literature; to develop strong writing skills; to provide students with authentic and alternative assessments; to develop criteria for critical judgment of written and oral communications; to direct research and inquiry as a vehicle for student driven learning; to utilize differentiated instruction to ensure all students receive an equitable education.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism students, utilizing a standards based course of study developed by the English Department and adopted by the School Committee
- Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual student.
- Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussion based on a variety of classical and contemporary literature.
- Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
- Evaluates each student's progress in 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 health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
- Participates in curriculum and other development programs.
- Maintains professional growth through in-service educational activities provided by the school department and/or in self-selected professional activities.
- 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. Employment is contingent upon job performance, program needs, and funding. Salary ranges from $59,491-$105,164 from Step 2 to Step 12, Bachelor's Degree-CAGS/Doctorate Degree.
