Visual Arts Teacher (Grades 6-8)

Southbridge Middle School; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Public Schools' Southbridge Middle School in Southbridge, MA seeks a Visual Arts Teacher for grades 6-8. The role requires MA license in Visual Art 6-8 and a Bachelor's degree or higher, with commitment to fully licensed status on day one.

The district highlights strong PBIS-based student culture and a turnaround mindset, offering an opportunity to work in a small, collaborative environment where teachers build meaningful relationships with students and contribute to academic growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Massachusetts Teaching License in Visual Art 6-8.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Skills

ELD/SEI strategies

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Massachusetts Visual Art 6-8 license

Authorization to work in the United States

Job description

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Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Background on Southbridge Public Schools:

Southbridge Middle School is earning statewide recognition, and it starts with our people. This year our principal was named the 2026 Massachusetts Middle School Principal of the Year, and in 2025 one of our sixth grade teachers received the state’s only Milken Educator Award. The leadership and talent of our staff show in our student culture, which UConn and the national Center on PBIS now hold up as a model for other schools. That culture is paying off in the classroom as well, where our students are making recognized gains in math and some of the strongest academic growth in the state. What makes SMS special, though, is its size. With small classes and a close-knit staff, this is a place where you matter, where your work makes a visible difference, and where you can build real relationships with students and colleagues.

More information about the district’s turnaround efforts can be found here .

Position: Visual Arts Teacher

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution;
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Visual Art 6-8
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified;
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS__PREFERRED

• Experience in urban, high-poverty, and/or turnaround schools;
• Major/minor in specific teaching content area;
• Additional certification in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities and/or English Language Learners (ESL);
• Demonstrated experience in English Language Development (ELD) and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) strategies strongly preferred;
• Bilingual language proficiency (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.

Visual Arts Teacher (Grades 6-8)

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Job Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $53,500 to $75,500 Please see our Salary Schedule (Enter website here)

• Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades
• Classroom Teacher > Art
• Classroom Teacher > Arts: Dance
• Classroom Teacher > Arts: Drama
• Classroom Teacher > Video Production

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 132 Torrey Road
• Southbridge, Massachusetts 01550
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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