Grade 6 ELA Teacher

Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District; Orange (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District's Orange Elementary School in Orange, MA is seeking a Grade 6 ELA teacher to foster a rigorous, engaging learning environment.

The role focuses on alignment with state standards, differentiating instruction, and supporting students with diverse needs. Qualifications include Massachusetts licensure, and at least 3 years of relevant experience; the position is full-time with salary range $46,486–$100,775 depending on credits and degrees.

Qualifications

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans that are age and developmentally appropriate.
• Aligns lesson objectives with school and state standards.
• Adapts curriculum in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.
• Communicates clear directions and objectives, and manages instructional time.
• Promotes collaborative learning and maintains high expectations for achievement.
• Provides ongoing feedback to students and designs engaging materials.

Skills

Education

Massachusetts Licensure

Job description

Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District Orange Elementary School - Orange, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Grade 6 ELA Teacher

Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District Orange Elementary School - Orange, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5916725

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position open: ELA Grade 6 Teacher

The Orange Elementary Schools are seeking a ELA Grade 6 Teacher.

Job Description: Classroom Teacher

Curriculum and Planning

• Demonstrates a depth of content knowledge and understanding.
• Develops lesson plans that are age and developmentally appropriate.
• Designs lessons that accommodate multiple learning styles.
• Activates and builds upon students’ prior skills, interests and knowledge.
• Aligns lesson objectives with school and state standards.
• Adapts curriculum in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

The Classroom Environments

• Interacts respectfully with all students.
• Conveys enthusiasm for subject matter.
• Holds all students accountable to high expectations for achievement and growth.
• Promotes and manages collaborative learning.
• Establishes effective classroom routines and procedures.
• Organizes the physical environment to maximize student learning.

Instruction

• Communicates clear directions and procedures.
• Identifies and communicates learning objectives for skills and content.
• Allocates and manages instructional time effectively.
• Facilities smooth and efficient transitions and maximizes instructional time.
• Incorporates questioning strategies to improve student thinking and learning.
• Facilitates engaging and inclusive classroom discussion.
• Varies instruction to accommodate different learning styles.
• Executes departmental/subject area expectations into instruction.
• Designs, selects and incorporates materials and resources that stimulate student learning.
• Adapts instruction in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

Assessment

• Aligns assessments with instructional goals.
• Designs assessments around clear criteria or standards.
• Provides ongoing, timely and useful feedback to students.
• Utilizes a variety of assessment strategies.
• Uses assessment data to inform and improve curriculum and instruction.
• Adapts assessments in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records.
• Communicates frequently and professionally with parents.
• Maintains respectful, collegial and collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Supports the extracurricular life of the school.
• Seeks and participates in collaborative inquiry as professional development.
• Adheres to and upholds school rules and procedures.
• Reflects positively on the Orange Elementary community.
• Fulfills basic professional responsibilities.
• Contributes positively to the professional culture of the school.

Licensure: Appropriate Massachusetts Licensure Required

Salary: $46,486 - $100,775 depending on experience and credits/degrees

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Welcome to Orange Elementary School

The Town of Orange offers a wide array of benefits available to full-time employees which include 70% Employer Paid health, dental and life insurance. We also offer retirement plans and supplemental insurances for additional life insurance, short and long-term disability, cancer and accidental policies, etc. We offer sick/personal days and vacation days for those that are year round (as per contracts).

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Lisa Lewis
• 59 Dexter St.
• Orange, Massachusetts 01364
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]