English Language Arts; ELA Teacher, CRLS

English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher, Grade 9

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS)

• Collaborate with all team members, including but not limited to special educators, instructional coaches, paraprofessionals, interventionists, and other support personnel.
• Assess students regularly and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Integrate social learning into the classroom and work to foster a safe, caring, and active learning community.
• Partner with families and include them in students’ learning and development, as well as encourage families to further the mission of the school.
• Build on established partnerships with surrounding community institutions and organizations.
• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will pursue a dignified next step.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with Massachusetts State Standards and CRLS Instructional Guidelines.
• Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school.

• Two or more years of English Language Arts teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Experience leading instruction in urban school settings.
• Strong knowledge of Common Core/MA Curriculum Framework for English Language Arts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff and student body.
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Massachusetts Teacher Certification in 9‑12 English Language Arts is required.
• A strong work ethic, alongside a commitment to doing whatever it takes for students to excel.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.