English Language Arts Teacher - Secondary Level

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Leominster Center for Excellence & Leominster Academy

SCHOOL YEAR

English Language Arts Teacher

Leominster Public Schools seeks a dynamic and compassionate English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher to support student success across two innovative high school programs:
Leominster Center for Excellence (LCE) and Leominster Academy
. This role offers the opportunity to work with students in both an in-person alternative setting and a virtual learning environment, serving as a critical support for credit recovery and personalized academic pathways.

This is a full-time, shared position between two programs:

Leominster Center for Excellence (LCE) – An alternative high school focused on project-based learning, credit recovery, and individual student growth. This position focuses on credit recovery.
Leominster Academy – A virtual high school providing flexible, remote learning options for students in Grades 9–12 through digital platforms such as Edgenuity.

The ELA Teacher will provide direct services and case management to students in both settings, collaborating with special education teachers, support staff, and families to ensure students are engaging in rigorous, standards-based ELA curriculum and meeting their academic goals.

At LCE (In-Person):

• Provide direct ELA instruction to students at varying proficiency levels.
• Support students in credit recovery and individualized learning plans.
• Participate in Student Support Team (SST) meetings and support wraparound services.
• Collaborate with a small, dedicated team to re-engage learners in a nontraditional setting.

At Leominster Academy (Virtual):

• Provide virtual services including live instruction, tutoring, progress monitoring, and data collection.
• Monitor attendance, progress, and engagement in online courses.
• Support reentry plans for students transitioning between settings.

• MA DESE certification in ELA (9–12).
• Experience with alternative education, credit recovery, or virtual instruction.
• Proficiency with digital platforms such as Google Workspace and Edgenuity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to equity, flexibility, and trauma-informed practices.

• A supportive, student-centered team culture.
• Flexible scheduling and autonomy to design creative interventions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
• A chance to make a lasting impact on students who need it most.