Latin Teacher - 0.4 FTE

Longmeadow Public School District; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Longmeadow High School in Massachusetts is seeking a Latin Teacher for two courses (Latin II and Latin III) on a 0.4 FTE schedule (7:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.). The position is part-time with salary pro-rated from the full-time range of $55,374 to $104,806.

The teacher reports to the Principal through World Language Dept. Chair and will design engaging lessons, assess student progress, and collaborate with colleagues to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts state certification to teach Latin.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in World Languages.
• Educational preparation relevant to area of instruction.
• Masters Degree in Classics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses - Latin II and Latin III (7:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. daily).
• Plan lessons, assess student progress, and maintain high standards of learning.
• Collaborate with department and communicate with students and parents.

Education

Massachusetts state certification to teach Latin

Master's Degree in Classics

Educational preparation relevant to instruction

Prior teaching experience preferred

Job description

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Latin Teacher - 0.4 FTE

Job Details

• Job ID: 5959891
• Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
• Posted: Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Note: This is a FTE 0.4 Position. The annual FTE 1.0 salary of $55,374 - $104,806 will be pro-rated accordingly.

• Teacher is responsible for two courses - Latin II and Latin III (7:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. daily)
• REPORTS TO: Principal through World Language Dept. Chair
• JOB MISSION: To lead, encourage, and assist students to develop their individual potential for intellectual and emotional growth, resulting in their learning and achievement of high standards of knowledge and skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
   • Continuously improve professional knowledge and practice through appropriate professional development activities; share information and knowledge with other teachers; apply the best research in the design and development of school curriculum.
   • Maintain and incorporate the best research in instructional materials and techniques.
2. PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION
   • Set short-term and year-long goals for curricular units based on sound principles and practices of learning.
   • Develop and maintain lesson plans based on short-term and year-long goals and share when appropriate.
3. USE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
   • Integrate current technologies as tools to enhance instructional strategies and increase student learning.
4. EFFECTIVENESS OF INSTRUCTION
   • Promote a high level of active learning through setting high standards and clear goals and modifying instruction to help all students achieve those standards.
   • Maintain systems of assessment and measurements which reflect progress in achieving instructional objectives.
5. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
   • Establish an atmosphere that encourages sensitivity and respect among students and with the teacher, and practices and routines which create an appropriate learning environment.
   • Design instructional experiences in which students achieve high standards and optimize their performance by taking responsibility for their own learning.
6. EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
   • Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, staff and administration using expected professional standards.
   • Participate actively in team/department/staff meetings.
7. CONTRIBUTIONS TO STUDENTS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
   • Be available for student and/or parent conferences.
   • Be available for curriculum related extracurricular activities.
8. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCHOOL AND/OR TEACHING PROFESSION
   • Work collaboratively to identify areas for school improvement, develop possible strategies, and assess results.
9. ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE WITH SCHOOL REGULATIONS
   • Observe and implement the rules and regulations established for the school system.

EVALUATION:Consistent with current Agreement Between the Longmeadow School Committee and the Longmeadow Education Association.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Salary and work year in accordance with current Longmeadow Educators Association (Unit A) and Longmeadow School Committee Agreement

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:NONE

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $55,374 to $104,806 Per Year

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Language: Latin

Welcome to Longmeadow High School

Longmeadow High School is a high achieving liberal arts high school of approximately 900 students. Most of our graduates go on to attend college or university, but our goal is to prepare all of our students for whatever their path is post graduation. There is a high level of student involvement in co-currricular activities, with numerous offerings for student interest and involvement. We have a robust athletic, music and art program and our students compete at state and national levels within these realms. Our vision is to foster and support a high school environment where all students can find areas of interest and passion during their high school years and to prepare our students for success when they leave us and enter a dynamic economy and a global world.To learn more about the Longmeadow Public Schools please copy and paste the following into your webbrowser:https://sites.google.com/longmeadow.k12.ma.us/equitythrougheducation/https://www.longmeadow.k12.ma.us/

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Longmeadow Public Schools is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or pregnancy/pregnancy related conditions.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Possesses Massachusetts state certification to teach Latin.
  2. Knowledgeable of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in World Languages.
  3. Educational preparation relevant to area of instruction.
  4. Prior relevant successful experience preferred.
  5. Masters Degree in Classics preferred.
  6. Such other qualifications or alternatives as the Principal and Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Physical demands are a way of describing the physical activities that a job requires.
  1. Strength: Light-lifting, 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
  2. Key:Occasionally (O)Up to 1/3 of the time
  3. Frequently (F)From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
  4. Constantly (C)2/3 of the time or more
  5. Standing:(F)
  6. Sitting:(O)
  7. Walking:(F)
  8. Lifting:(O)
  9. Reaching(F) – Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
  10. Handling(F) – Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise work with hand(s)
  11. Fingering (F) – Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily
  12. Talking (F)Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
  13. Hearing (C)Perceiving the nature of sounds by the air
  14. New Acuity(C)Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
  15. Fair Acuity (C)Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more
  16. Color Vision (F)Ability to identify and distinguish colors
  17. Field of Vision(C) Observing an area that can be seen up and down or right and left when eyes are fixed in a given point.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  1. Environmental conditions are a means of describing the physical surroundings of a worker in a specific job. This position is performed in a school setting where the environmental conditions should have no effect on how the job is performed.
  2. Noise: Level 3 – Moderate level of intensity.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required