High School Teacher - English

Title

English Teacher

Position Type:
Full-Time

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in English and the ability to problem solve in a wide variety of settings.

• Develops and administers English curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Maintains a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping, grading, and attendance as required.
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and administers standardized tests in accordance with district and state testing requirements.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties that may be assigned by the building principal.
• Adheres to the adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.

• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level or discipline preferred.

• MA DESE English Licensure 5‑12 Required.
• Bachelor’s from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Per BTA Contract

BTA

You are required to be physically capable of escorting students from the building in case of a practice drill or emergency situation in a safe and timely fashion.

Must be able to move about the classroom and have the ability to bend, sit or stand frequently.

Building Principal

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Lisa Surrette
• 4 Mechanic Street
• Bellingham, Massachusetts 02019
• Phone:
• Email: lsurrette