Under the general supervision of the English Department Chair, this teacher will be responsible for advancing students' critical thinking, reading, writing, and speaking skills. As a Pollard Middle School educator, this teacher will work collaboratively to integrate the attributes, skills, and knowledge made explicit in the Portrait of a Needham Graduate, emphasizing the preparation of students to become socially and culturally responsive contributors.
Job Responsibilities:Instruction & Assessment - Teaching Load: Plan, teach, and assess 4 sections of middle school English Language Arts, delivering content in literature, language, and composition aligned with DESE standards and district curriculum guidelines.
- Rigorous & Differentiated Instruction: Design cognitively demanding, sequential assignments and use evidence-based strategies to scaffold, differentiate, and motivate diverse learners.
- Data-Informed Adjustments: Regularly assess student understanding against learning goals and take ownership of modifying instruction to ensure equitable access and mastery for all students.
- Inclusive Practices: Partner with Special Education and EL specialists to implement IEP and 504 accommodations, ensuring all students are supported.
Advisory & School Culture - Advisory Leadership: Lead a daily student advisory section to foster a safe, supportive community, convey key school expectations and announcements, and serve as the primary point of contact for families.
- Classroom Environment: Build a productive, joyful, and inclusive learning space where active participation is valued and high standards are maintained through positive relationships.
- Family Engagement: Build proactive, respectful relationships with families to support student growth and well-being.
Professional Collaboration & Growth - Department & Team Collaboration: Work closely with the English Department and grade-level teams to align curriculum, share practices, and analyze student outcome data.
- Professional Learning: Actively participate in department, grade-level, and district professional development opportunities.
- Other Duties: Perform related professional duties as assigned by the English Department Chair or School Principal.
- Bachelor's degree
- MA DESE certification in English at the appropriate grade level
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with and/or teaching high school students, and an understanding the diverse needs of students at this age
- Collaborative work ethic, training/experience in the use of instructional technology
- Commitment to inclusive pedagogy, and the potential and willingness to contribute to student life
Preferred Qualifications: Compensation and Benefits: Please review Unit Contract A and this page to learn more about employee compensation and benefits.
Salary is determined by education and experience, ranging from Bachelor's (Step 1) $63,217 to Doctorate (Step 14) $133,922 (This range is based on a 1.0 FTE).
Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.
