English Language Arts Teacher - Secondary Level

Leominster Public Schools; Leominster (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Leominster Public Schools is seeking an English Language Arts Teacher to support students across two programs, Leominster Center for Excellence (in-person) and Leominster Academy (virtual). The role focuses on ELA instruction, credit recovery, and creating personalized pathways while collaborating with a dedicated team and families.

You will provide direct instruction, monitor progress, and contribute to data collection to guide interventions, with a focus on equity, flexibility, and

Qualifications

• MA DESE certification in ELA (9–12) required.
• Experience with alternative education, credit recovery, or virtual instruction.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Edgenuity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to equity and flexible approaches to student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ELA instruction to students in in-person and virtual settings.
• Support credit recovery and individualized learning plans.
• Participate in SST meetings and coordinate wraparound services.
• Collaborate with a small team to re-engage learners in nontraditional settings.
• Monitor student progress and maintain data for accountability.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Trauma-informed practices

Education

MA DESE certification in ELA (9–12)

Tools

Google Workspace

Edgenuity

Job description

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Leominster Center for Excellence & Leominster Academy

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

English Language Arts Teacher

Leominster Public Schools seeks a dynamic and compassionate English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher to support student success across two innovative high school programs: Leominster Center for Excellence (LCE) and Leominster Academy. This role offers the opportunity to work with students in both an in-person alternative setting and a virtual learning environment, serving as a critical support for credit recovery and personalized academic pathways.

Position Overview

This is a full-time, shared position between two programs:

Leominster Center for Excellence (LCE) – An alternative high school focused on project-based learning, credit recovery, and individual student growth. This position focuses on credit recovery. Leominster Academy – A virtual high school providing flexible, remote learning options for students in Grades 9–12 through digital platforms such as Edgenuity.

The ELA Teacher will provide direct services and case management to students in both settings, collaborating with special education teachers, support staff, and families to ensure students are engaging in rigorous, standards-based ELA curriculum and meeting their academic goals.

Key Responsibilities

At LCE (In-Person):

• Provide direct ELA instruction to students at varying proficiency levels.
• Support students in credit recovery and individualized learning plans.
• Participate in Student Support Team (SST) meetings and support wraparound services.
• Collaborate with a small, dedicated team to re-engage learners in a nontraditional setting.

At Leominster Academy (Virtual):

• Provide virtual services including live instruction, tutoring, progress monitoring, and data collection.
• Monitor attendance, progress, and engagement in online courses.
• Support reentry plans for students transitioning between settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• MA DESE certification in ELA (9–12).
• Experience with alternative education, credit recovery, or virtual instruction.
• Proficiency with digital platforms such as Google Workspace and Edgenuity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to equity, flexibility, and trauma-informed practices.

What We Offer

• A supportive, student-centered team culture.
• Flexible scheduling and autonomy to design creative interventions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
• A chance to make a lasting impact on students who need it most.