Middle School English Language Arts Teacher Grade 7

Carlisle Public Schools is seeking a dynamic and passionate Middle School English Language Arts Teacher to join our dedicated team of educators in grade 7. This is a fulltime 1.0 FTE) teaching position at Carlisle Middle School starting in theschool year. The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment and the skillful ability to engage and inspire middle school students in their journey to becoming effective communicators and critical thinkers. Applicants must have a comprehensive understanding of a literacycentered middle school curriculum and early adolescent development and the ability to inspire and educate middle school students to achieve academic excellence. Primary Job Responsibilities Teaching Learning and Curriculum Foster a love for reading writing and effective communication through innovative and interactive teaching methods. Create a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages student participation and collaboration. Design and implement a comprehensive English Language Arts curriculum for grade 7 students that aligns with the ELA Curriculum Frameworks from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and also supports the Carlisle Public Schools vision mission and Portrait of a Graduate. Teach engaging lesson plans that cater to all ability levels for early adolescent students by differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. Assess students understanding regularly with appropriate learning goals in mind taking ownership of making necessary adjustments to align with the requirements of IEPs and 504s. Scaffold and differentiate instruction so as to support all students in complex thinking rigorous academic work and active participation. Build a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community. Create cognitively demanding tasks and model the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort.Assessment and Feedback Regularly assess student progress using a variety of assessment tools such as Star Renaissance Reading MCAS and other formative and summative assessments. Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and collaborate with colleagues to analyze assessment data for continuous improvement. Use assessment data to adjust instructional strategies accordingly and to plan and implement targeted interventions in small group tier 2 settings. Collaboration Parent & Community Engagement Be a flexible and reflective gradelevel team member Establish open and effective communication with parents/guardians to keep them informed about student progress and classroom activities. Actively participate in parentteacher conferences and other related school events for the wider parent community. Collaborate with members of the English Language Arts Department and Special Education departments and CPS faculty (K8 to support student learning and growth using shared lesson materials and assessments. Actively engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in education. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the English department and among the middle school faculty and CPS district as a whole. Qualifications: Bachelors degree or higher in Middle School Education preferred or English or a related field (Masters degree preferred). Valid Massachusetts teaching license in grade 7. Strong knowledge of English Language Arts (ELA) grammar and writing conventions appropriate for skill development for early adolescent learners. Ability and desire to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.