Middle School Language Teacher - Mountain View School

Middle School World Language Teacher - Mountain View School

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time – School Year

Salary: In accordance with the Easthampton Educators Association contract.

This position involves designing and delivering standards-based grade-level instruction, creating inclusive classroom environments, guiding learning toward district curriculum goals, assessing student progress, and engaging in professional growth.

• Designs and delivers standards-based grade-level instruction that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of Easthampton students.
• Creates a classroom environment that fosters belonging, engagement, and joyful learning, aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Guides the learning process toward district curriculum goals; establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Welcomes students each day with consistency and care, ensuring instructional time is maximized.
• Prepares thoughtfully for classes and demonstrates evidence of planning rigorous daily lessons.
• Employs a variety of instructional strategies, techniques, and resources to meet the diverse needs of learners, with an emphasis on culturally responsive and inclusive practices.
• Models the district’s philosophy of education—high expectations, equity, and inclusion—through instruction and action.
• Assesses student progress regularly; provides meaningful feedback, progress reports, and engages families as partners in learning.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and timely records in accordance with law, district policy, and administrative requirements.
• Identifies student learning challenges and collaborates with district coaches, school administrators, and colleagues to support student growth.
• Establishes clear classroom expectations aligned with district policies and implements those expectations fairly and consistently.
• Collaborates with para educators to support the needs of all learners in the classroom.
• Engages in continuous professional growth to meet district expectations and personal career goals.
• Participates in the teacher evaluation process with professionalism and collaboration.
• Attends school and district meetings to support communication, teamwork, and decision‑making.
• Participates in school and district family engagement opportunities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, community events) as agreed upon with the building principal.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional practice to enhance outcomes for all students.
• Adheres to Easthampton Public Schools’ policies and expectations regarding equity, nondiscrimination, and Title IX.

• Teacher, World Language (any language), 5–12 OR Teacher, Latin and Classical Humanities, 5–12, DESE license required.
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field required.
• Master’s Degree with appropriate content‑area license preferred (or expected within 5 years).
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum frameworks, instructional practices, and strategies to support diverse learners.
• Commitment to equity, inclusivity, and creating a safe, supportive learning environment.

Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.

The district is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex characteristics, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability, military service, or marital status.

The district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity it operates, as required by Title IX.

Principal Jill Pasquini‑Torchia, 4 Park Street, Easthampton, Massachusetts 01027, Phone 413‑529‑1545, Email jpasquini‑torchia