Grade 5 Teacher

Dudley-Charlton-Regional-School-Distric; Charlton (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley-Charlton Regional School District Charlton Middle School in Charlton, Massachusetts, seeks a Grade 5 Teacher to begin immediately. You will plan lessons aligned with MA Curriculum Frameworks and foster a positive learning environment.

The role requires MA teaching licensure and a bachelor's degree. You will collaborate with staff, communicate with families, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and licensure from MA DESE.
• Experience aligning instruction with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Commitment to professional ethics and ongoing PD.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Motivate students and maintain a productive learning environment.
• Supervise students and ensure health and safety.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum and PLCs.
• Communicate student progress to parents and maintain records.
• Prepare outside of school hours as needed and pursue professional development.
• Follow Principles of Effective Teaching and state regulations.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts licensure

Job description

Dudley-Charlton Regional School District Charlton Middle School - Charlton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Grade 5 Teacher

Job Details

Job ID: 5947598
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Plan effective lessons aligned with appropriate level Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Motivate pupils’ interest and maintain a classroom environment conducive to instruction in the general education curriculum, and the promotion of student learning and achievement.
• Properly supervise pupils to insure health and safety as well as positive interaction among peers.
• Work cooperatively with teaching colleagues to plan, develop curriculum, and be a contributing member of a professional learning community.
• Contribute to the proper inventory, care, maintenance, storage, of instructional materials and equipment, along with other staff members.
• Attend and actively participate in team level and full faculty meetings.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents relative to pupil progress including preparation of interim progress reports, quarterly grades for report cards, participation in parent teacher conference days, communication logs and other written telephone/personal conferences as necessary.
• Spend appropriate time outside of regular school hours to prepare classes, assess student work, and perform ancillary duties.
• Actively engage in ongoing professional development activity, at least to the minimum required for progress on the local salary scale as described in the collective bargaining agreement, and to maintain state certification (recertification), including an Individual Professional Development Plan approved by the principal.
• Fulfills the teaching role in alignment with The Principles of Effective Teaching (Regulatory Authority: 603 CMR 35.00: M.G.L. c.69, §1B; c.71, §38).

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $59,437 to $101,507 Per Year
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Job Requirements

• Essential Functions: Ability to plan and effectively deliver instruction in alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework; while providing a suitable learning environment, supervision and motivation of assigned pupils.

  Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher, appropriate licensure from the Massachusetts Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education. Strong interpersonal skills, resourcefulness and creativity, as well as sound professional ethics are necessary.

  The Dudley-Charlton Regional School District is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

  The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

  Steven M. Lamarche, Superintendent of Schools
  School District Offices
  68 Dudley-Oxford Road
  Dudley, MA 01571
  Telephone: [phone] or 508-943-0909

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristina Bogosh , Principal
• 2 Oxford Rd
• Charlton, Massachusetts 01507
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]