Grade 5 Teacher- MVCS

Grade 5 Teacher- MVCS

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10 Mountain Valley Community School - Mexico, Maine Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Teacher Job Description

Mountain Valley Community School is seeking an enthusiastic, student-centered Grade 5 Classroom Teacher who is committed to fostering academic excellence while building meaningful relationships with students and families. The successful candidate will create a positive, inclusive learning environment where all students are challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

The Grade 5 teacher will provide high-quality instruction across the elementary curriculum, utilizing HMH Into Readingfor literacy instruction and Bridges in Mathematics for mathematics instruction. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues to implement evidence-based instructional practices, analyze student data, and ensure every student experiences growth and success.

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based instruction aligned with the Maine Learning Results.
• Implement HMH Into Reading to provide comprehensive literacy instruction, including reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary, and foundational comprehension skills.
• Utilize Bridges in Mathematics to deliver rigorous, conceptual mathematics instruction that promotes problem-solving, mathematical discourse, and real-world application.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of all learners.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
• Foster a classroom culture built on respect, responsibility, collaboration, and high expectations.
• Develop strong partnerships with families through ongoing communication regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Collaborate effectively with grade-level teammates, special education staff, interventionists, specialists, and administrators.
• Participate actively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), professional development, and school improvement initiatives.
• Support the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Integrate technology to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement.
• Maintain accurate student records and complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

• Maine Department of Education Elementary Teacher Certification (020) or eligibility for certification.
• Knowledge of elementary literacy instruction and best practices in reading and writing.
• Experience with or willingness to learn HMH Into Reading and Bridges in Mathematics.
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and meeting the needs of diverse learners.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use assessment data to drive instruction.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jan Peaslee , Admin. Assist. to the Principal
• Mountain Valley Community School
• Phone:
• Email: jpeaslee