Dual-Language 5th Grade Teacher: English/Spanish

New Bedford Public School District; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford Public School District seeks a 5th Grade Teacher for the Dual Language (English) program at Gomes Elementary School in New Bedford, MA. This position focuses on delivering instruction in both Spanish and English, aligning with Common Core and MA State Frameworks to promote bilingual proficiency and academic growth.

The role emphasizes rigorous, data-informed teaching, differentiated instruction, and strong family collaboration.

Qualifications

• Appropriate license by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• A demonstrated belief that each and every student can achieve at high levels.
• A demonstrated dedication to lifelong learning, reflection, and continued personal and professional growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills.
• SEI Endorsement

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed Common Core Standards and State Frameworks.
• Use of data to inform instruction, to track student progress and to track progress of self through self-evaluation and goal setting.
• Deliver engaging, targeted instruction that meets MA DESE and Common Core Standards for level and subject taught.
• Differentiate services and instruction to meet variety of student learning needs and strengths.
• Maintain active communication with students’ families in support of their learning and to communicate with families consistently and regularly throughout the school year about their children’s academic and social progress.
• Assess student performance using formal, summative, and portfolio assessments to drive instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Collaborative teamwork

Belief in high student achievement

Lifelong learning mindset

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

New Bedford Public School District seeks a 5th Grade Teacher for the Dual Language (English) program at Gomes Elementary School in New Bedford, MA. This position focuses on delivering instruction in both Spanish and English, aligning with Common Core and MA State Frameworks to promote bilingual proficiency and academic growth.

The role emphasizes rigorous, data-informed teaching, differentiated instruction, and strong family collaboration.