Elementary Co-Teacher (SES)

Pittsfield Public Schools; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsfield Public Schools Stearns Elementary School in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is seeking an Elementary Co-Teacher (SES) to implement the prescribed curriculum and adapt instruction to meet diverse learner needs.

The role involves planning, assessing, delivering effective instruction, and maintaining classroom management while collaborating with families and district staff to support student achievement and equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• MA DESE Certification in Elementary Education 1-6.
• Experience with early literacy; co-teaching experience preferred but not required; CPI training preferred; science of reading background.
• Patience and flexibility; ability to collaborate.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of curriculum content.
• Planning and assessment of instruction and curriculum.
• Maintaining classroom management.
• Planning and delivering effective instruction.
• Promoting high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Communicating with students, parents, and other district employees to work on behalf of students.
• Promoting equity and appreciation of diversity.

Skills

Early literacy

Co-teaching

CPI training

Science of reading

Patience

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

MA DESE Certification in Elementary Education 1-6

Job description

Pittsfield Public Schools Stearns Elementary School - Pittsfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Elementary Co-Teacher (SES)

Pittsfield Public Schools Stearns Elementary School - Pittsfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5892970

Application Deadline: Sep 02, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 3, 2026

Job Description

The teacher is the district's primary agent for instruction with responsibility for presenting the prescribed curriculum effectively and employing a diagnostic/prescriptive approach to identification and subsequent adaptation to the needs and interests of the students.

The duties commonly associated with the position include but are not limited to:

• maintaining up-to-date knowledge of curriculum content
• planning and assessment of instruction and curriculum
• maintaining classroom management
• planning and delivering effective instruction
• promoting high standards and expectations for student achievement
• communicating with students, parents, and other district employees to work on behalf of students
• promoting equity and appreciation of diversity

Position Type: Full-time

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Welcome to Stearns Elementary School

The faculty and staff at Stearns Elementary School embrace the belief that students of all abilities can learn, achieve, and be successful. Under our guidance, students will develop into lifelong learners, who are confident, competent, and contributing members of society. We will create an awareness that teachers, parents and students who work together will create a quality education. Upon graduation, all students will meet or exceed state standards and will continue to be academically successful in middle school without the need of remediation.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred. MA DESE Certification in Elementary Education 1-6. Experience with early literacy, co-teaching experience preferred but not required, ability to work on a team. CPI training preferred, science of reading background, patience, flexibility Patience and flexibility required as well as the ability to collaborate
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sara Luciani , Principal
• 75 Lebanon Avenue
• Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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