26-27 Library/Media Specialist

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools is seeking a dedicated teacher to support student safety, wellbeing, and academic growth in alignment with district standards. The role emphasizes differentiated instruction, culturally responsive practices, and collaboration with staff to deliver equitable learning experiences.

Applicants should hold the appropriate Massachusetts teaching license and DESE SEI endorsement; bilingual educators are preferred.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts teaching license or eligibility in the field/subject.
• DESE SEI endorsement required.
• Bilingual educator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans units and lessons aligned to state standards and district curriculum.
• Uses formative and summative assessments to determine student learning needs.
• Adapts curriculum and instruction to meet diverse learning strengths and needs.
• Maintains effective two-way communication with parents/guardians.
• Collaborates with educators to provide specialized instruction and SEL support.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Culturally responsive communication

Bilingual educator (preferred)

Education

Massachusetts teaching license

DESE SEI endorsement

Job description

Position Summary The teacher in the Somerville Public Schools maintains the safety, care, and wellbeing of the students that they are charged with. They have an understanding of child and youth development and provide opportunities for learning and social and emotional development following the standards, scope, and sequence of grade level and content areas.

Position Summary The teacher in the Somerville Public Schools maintains the safety, care, and wellbeing of the students that they are charged with. They have an understanding of child and youth development and provide opportunities for learning and social and emotional development following the standards, scope, and sequence of grade level and content areas.
The teacher in SPS holds high expectations for every student and strives to know each student’s unique learning strengths and needs. The teacher uses differentiated instruction strategies to ensure equitable and meaningful access to the curriculum and learning for all students.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position

• Plans units and lessons and delivers instruction aligned to State standards and district curriculum.
• Provides ongoing formative and summative assessments and analyzes assessment data in order to determine learning needs of students.
• Adapts curriculum and instruction to teach all students according to their varied learning strengths and needs.
• Establishes and maintains culturally responsive and two-way communication with parents, guardians, and caregivers.
• Collaborates with other educators for the delivery of specialized instruction and/or social and emotional support according to students’ needs.
• Follows the guidance and direction of the School Principal and other school and district administrators to maintain a safe, welcoming, culturally affirming, and equitable learning environment.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities, reflects on current practices, and incorporates new methodologies into instructional planning and delivery.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor and in accordance with the SEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  

Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

• Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license in the field or subject for this position
• DESE SEI endorsement Required
• Bilingual Educator Preferred
  

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

• Mobility: Frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs.
• Lifting/Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, equipment).
• Physical Dexterity: Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students.
• Stationary Tasks: Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.
  

Reporting Relationships

• Position Reports to: The School Building Principal and K-12 Supervisor of Library Media Services
  

Terms of Employment

• Position Type: Full Time
• FLSA Classification: Exempt
• Union Status: SEU, Unit A
• Salary and benefits are determined in accordance with the Somerville Educators Union, Unit A collective bargaining agreement and the policies of the Somerville School Committee.
• Work days and salary will be prorated to according to the actual start and end dates of the assignment
  

Pre-Employment Requirements MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance
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The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.