Wamsutta Middle School Long-Term Substitute ELA Teacher Grades 7/8

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English Language Arts Teacher

Wamsutta Middle School Grades 7/8

Start date: August 26 2025

Position Timeline - August through December 2025

MA Teaching License with multiple certifications (ESL etc) preferred.

Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the School Principal to develop students skills and competence in the English Language Arts; to develop and refine students abilities in the domains of reading writing speaking and listening. The most qualified candidate will have experience with at risk populations.

Essential Functions

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for the subject area and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent assignments challenge students and best utilize the available time for instruction.

Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of English Language Arts to everyday existence that is relevant and engaging to students.

Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students needs including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

Maintains familiarity with district and Massachusetts State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests. Develops and administers the English Language Arts curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments challenge students and best utilize the available time for instruction.

Teaches knowledge and skills related to English including rhetoric argumentation and critical thinking.

Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping grading and reporting for all student activities achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Ensures that student conduct conforms with the schools standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

Ability to use computer network systems and software applications (e.g. Google Classroom) as needed.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License: MA Certification as a English Language Arts teacher at MS level preferred.

Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement preferred.

Motor Vehicle Operators License or ability to provide own transportation.

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