Grade 3 Classroom Teacher - Westfield River

Young World Physical Education; Westfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a qualified Grade 3 Classroom Teacher for Westfield River Elementary School in Westfield, MA for the 2026-2027 school year. The role is full-time with a salary range that reflects the district contract and placement based on applicant information.

Responsibilities include delivering curriculum, differentiating instruction, assessing student progress, and partnering with families.

Qualifications

• Current and valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Elementary (1-6).
• SEI Endorsement by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Dual certification in moderate disabilities or ESL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach students per the Westfield Public Schools curriculum and district resources.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter per state law and district policies.
• Develop lesson plans and provide differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain records; prepare progress reports.
• Establish and maintain classroom behavior standards for a productive learning environment.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other channels about student progress.
• Identify student needs and collaborate with staff to support health, social-emotional, and learning needs.
• Create effective learning environments with engaging displays and centers.
• Stay current professionally through district-provided and self-directed growth activities.
• Select and requisition books and instructional materials.
• Supervise students during the school day and administer assessments as required.
• Analyze student data to plan instruction and participate in school committees.

Skills

SEI Endorsement

Dual certified in moderate to ESL

Massachusetts Elementary Education lic

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Grade 3 Classroom Teacher - Westfield River

Westfield Public Schools Westfield River Elementary School - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5861449

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000 to $99,440 Per Year

Salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract. Salary placement will be based on information contained in the application as submitted.

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

Reports to: Building Principal

This position is subject to funding.

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for a third grade teacher at Westfield River Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities

• Teach students utilizing a course of study adopted by the Westfield Public Schools and appropriate curriculum programs as resources in teaching individual course content.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide differentiated and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, social/emotional, and learning difficulties.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and work centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Select and requisition books and instructional materials.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Administer benchmark assessments and standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Analyze student data and utilize results to plan instruction.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Current and valid license from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Elementary (1-6).
  • SEI Endorsement by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
  • Dual certified in moderate disabilities or ESL preferred.
• Work is generally conducted within school building. Ability to travel throughout the school building is necessary. Position involves sitting and the ability to travel from one place to another within the classroom. Work is light in nature with regular lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above, generally of desk and file drawers. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards and telephones and other office equipment.
• Westfield Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.