Teacher, Grade 5 Math​/Science

Position: Teacher, Grade 5 Math/Science (3172)
The Natick Public Schools Seek a

Grade 5 Math/Science Teacher

Starting 08/24/26

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated.

We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Job Title

Grade 5 Math/Science Teacher, Middle School

Location

Wilson Middle School

Reports To

Principal

Work days/FTE

School Year 183 days/1.0 FTE

Salary/Benefits

Salary and benefits per contract with the Education Association of Natick Unit A

Benefits Eligible?

Yes

JOB GOAL: Profile of a Natick Educator

We believe that all children are capable of attaining high levels of educational achievement in preparation for productive, rewarding lives and responsible citizenship. As a middle school ELE teacher, the goal is to educate all students to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic and linguistic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Masters preferred

Professional Certification:

• MA DESE 5-8 certification in applicable field
• MA DESE SEI endorsement

Specialized Knowledge:

• A strong foundation in student-centered pedagogy
• Knowledge about Middle School philosophy and the developmental needs of adolescents
• Thorough understanding of theories and teaching methodologies along with a sophisticated understanding of the academic, social, and emotional needs of middle school students
• Working knowledge the Massachusetts Standards-Based curriculum
• Working knowledge of the principles of UDL
• Working knowledge of SEL instruction and supports
• Ability to identify both formal and informal assessments that measure students skills
• Ability to differentiate instruction and assess learning using a variety of methods
• Ability to evaluate/analyze formal and informal data in order to provide recommendations based on data
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching to individuals and small groups with a highly systematic approach
• Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and opportunity

Preferred Experience:

• Experience teaching in a diverse public school preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities preferred
• Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred
• Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and Power School preferred, but will train the right candidate

Skills

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
• Must have well-established verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to share information and resources as appropriate,…