Elementary Teacher - Grade 5

Job Description

Pentucket Regional School District Helen R. Donaghue School - Merrimac, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job : 5803236

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Year: School Year (184 days)

Salary/Benefits: Consistent with the negotiated educator salary schedule

Position Type: Full-time, Full Year

Positions Available: 1

Job Category: Educator, Full Year

• Bachelor's Degree with appropriate license; or
• Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years
• SEI endorsement through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check.

• Design and implement curriculum with well-structured units and lessons.
• Have strong subject-matter knowledge in the core subject areas.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, quizzes, tests, and other assessments, and adapt instruction appropriately.
• Recognize and address the individual needs of students, and differentiate instruction appropriately.
• Provide a safe and collaborative learning environment for all students.
• Engage families and community members as necessary.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage in reflective practice.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel and students.
• Contribute to an overall school culture where ongoing personal and professional development is valued.
• Collaborate with educators on support plans for students.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.
• Ensure those strategies used support Pentucket’s curriculum goals.

• Ability to work in a normal classroom, office and school building environment.
• Ability to move freely about the building to perform duties with staff.
• Ability to utilize computers and other administrative technologies appropriate to the position.

The Superintendent may waive or modify the qualification requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Pentucket Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• Stephanie Dembro, Principal
• Helen R. Donaghue School
• Email: sdembro

• NO phone call please.
• Applications accepted through Talent Ed. Citizenship, residency or work visa required.