R Elementary EL Teacher - Barnstable Community Innovation School

R 3298 Elementary EL Teacher - Barnstable Community Innovation School

Barnstable Public Schools – Barnstable Community Innovation School – Hyannis, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Goal: To create and sustain a flexible primary program and a classroom environment that is favorable to learning and personal growth of pupils; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge; and to evaluate their educational foundations in accordance with each child's ability. Aligns with the vision and mission of BCIS.

• Possess appropriate certification and degree(s).
• Have knowledge of children based on both formal learning and/or practical experience.
• Reports to:
  
  Principal.

• Understand child growth and development.
• Maintain responsibility for relating teaching methods and materials to the growth and development of primary age children.
• Consider interest level and attention span of children in all activities.
• Recognize symptoms of vastly superior and inferior pupil performance and seek appropriate referrals.
• Demonstrate the use of vocabulary appropriate to children of the primary grades.
• Use known physical, mental, social and emotional traits as a basis for learning.
• Display initiative and creativity in providing learning activities.
• Plan for a long‑range and short‑range instructional program consistent with school/system curriculum.
• Handle long‑range units for the year, approximate time frame for general outcome (goal) for each unit.
• Prepare short‑range objectives for present unit, weekly plan of objectives and activities.
• Develop a one‑day lesson plan for substitute (activities/skills).
• Diagnose learning needs of students using appropriate instruments.
• Utilize appropriate teacher‑made tests to match objectives.
• Use results of unit assessments to continue or modify learning activities and teacher plans.
• Maintain cognizance of system time allotments for subjects.
• Ensure that clear and timely objective interpretations are offered to parents and students on their progress.
• Keep appropriate records, administer and use standardized tests, and prepare progress reports.

• Organize the physical environment to provide for basic comfort, health and safety of children.
• Establish positive and consistent standards of behavior which reflect an understanding of primary‑age children.
• Conduct routine and clerical chores efficiently, accurately and promptly.
• Use good planning and student motivation as management tools.
• Solicit appropriate help of parent(s)/resource staff and principal as aids to classroom management.
• Use the instructional program, when appropriate, to encourage citizenship and responsibility.
• Manage class time efficiently.

• Demonstrate and reinforce mutual respect among students.
• Use positive reinforcement and encouragement with students.
• Cooperate with fellow teachers, administrators and other staff to maintain a positive school and system climate.
• Listen and respect the opinions of other staff.
• Communicate effectively with staff and parents.
• Foster tolerance and understanding of ethnic, cultural, racial and religious differences.

• Improve and maintain professional competence through in‑service, formal coursework and readings.
• Share ideas, materials, and methods with colleagues.
• Protect confidentiality of information about pupils.
• Utilize prescribed district and association channels for solving problems or grievances in a constructive manner.
• Use oral and written English correctly in the exercise of the professional assignment.
• Accept, consider and use suggestions and criticisms in a responsive manner.
• Cooperate in the development and support of school and system policies.
• Participate in curriculum development or review.

• Set a strong example of good hygiene, manners and self‑control.
• Display a personal interest in students as individuals.
• Maintain good humor, enthusiasm, initiative and integrity with students, staff and parents.
• Cooperate with administrators, staff members, parents and pupils in developing and supporting school activities.

Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

This is a School Year position. (183 Days)

Salary:
Per BTA Contract

Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.

Job : 5805072

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Kristen Mendl, Principal
• Barnstable Community Innovation School
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