Middle School English Language Arts Teacher, Grade 7

Young World Physical Education; Carlisle (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Middle School English Language Arts Teacher for grade 7. This full-time role offers the opportunity to inspire young minds and foster a love for literature and communication. The ideal candidate will create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, design engaging lesson plans, and assess student progress using various tools. Collaboration with colleagues and parents is essential to support student growth and success. If you are dedicated to nurturing critical thinkers and effective communicators, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Middle School Education or related field preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts teaching license in grade 7 required.

Responsibilities

• Foster a love for reading and writing through innovative teaching methods.
• Design and implement a comprehensive English Language Arts curriculum.

Skills

Effective Communication

Curriculum Design

Differentiated Instruction

Assessment Strategies

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Middle School Education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Star Renaissance Reading

MCAS

Job description

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher, Grade 7

Carlisle Public Schools is seeking a dynamic and passionate Middle School English Language Arts Teacher to join our dedicated team of educators in grade 7. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) teaching position at Carlisle Middle School, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online via School Spring on, or before, February 24, 2025.

The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment and the skillful ability to engage and inspire middle school students in their journey to becoming effective communicators and critical thinkers. Applicants must have a comprehensive understanding of a literacy-centered middle school curriculum and early adolescent development, and the ability to inspire and educate middle school students to achieve academic excellence.

Primary Job Responsibilities

1. Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum

• Foster a love for reading, writing, and effective communication through innovative and interactive teaching methods.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages student participation and collaboration.
• Design and implement a comprehensive English Language Arts curriculum for grade 7 students that aligns with the ELA Curriculum Frameworks from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and also supports the Carlisle Public School’s vision, mission, and Portrait of a Graduate.
• Teach engaging lesson plans that cater to all ability levels for early adolescent students by differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Assess students’ understanding regularly with appropriate learning goals in mind, taking ownership of making necessary adjustments to align with the requirements of IEPs and 504s.
• Scaffold and differentiate instruction so as to support all students in complex thinking, rigorous academic work, and active participation.
• Build a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community.
• Create cognitively demanding tasks and model the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort.

Assessment and Feedback

• Regularly assess student progress using a variety of assessment tools, such as Star Renaissance Reading, MCAS, and other formative and summative assessments.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students, and collaborate with colleagues to analyze assessment data for continuous improvement.
• Use assessment data to adjust instructional strategies accordingly and to plan and implement targeted interventions in small group tier 2 settings.

Collaboration, Parent, & Community Engagement

• Be a flexible and reflective grade-level team member.
• Establish open and effective communication with parents/guardians to keep them informed about student progress and classroom activities.
• Actively participate in parent-teacher conferences and other related school events for the wider parent community.
• Collaborate with members of the English Language Arts Department and Special Education departments and CPS faculty (K-8) to support student learning and growth using shared lesson materials and assessments.
• Actively engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in education.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the English department and among the middle school faculty and CPS district as a whole.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Middle School Education preferred, or English, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Valid Massachusetts teaching license in grade 7.
• Strong knowledge of English Language Arts (ELA), grammar, and writing conventions appropriate for skill development for early adolescent learners.
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.

Job Requirements

• All employees are required to submit to a national fingerprint-based criminal background check in addition to a state CORI check.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Matthew Mehler, Middle School Principal
• 83 School Street
• Carlisle, Massachusetts 01741
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]