26 Grade 5 Teacher

Position: 25-26 Grade 5 Teacher (4/28/26-6/16/26)
This is a temporary position, 4/28/26-6/16/26

Position Summary:

The teacher in the Somerville Public Schools maintains the safety, care, and wellbeing of the students that they are charged with. They understand child and youth development and provide opportunities for learning and social and emotional development following the standards, scope, and sequence of grade level and content areas. The teacher in SPS holds high expectations for every student and strives to know each student's unique learning strengths and needs.

The teacher uses differentiated instruction strategies to ensure equitable and meaningful access to the curriculum and learning for all students in a world in which all children have the requisite literacy skills to access life opportunities.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The teacher is responsible for the classroom and/or specific learning environment including planning, preparation, and organization of materials for delivery of the curriculum. The teacher collaborates with other educators and communicates on an ongoing basis with all adults who share responsibility for their students' learning. The teacher establishes a relationship with the parents and caregivers of their students and maintains two-way communication about progress in learning and social development.

* Plans units and lessons and delivers instruction aligned to State standards and district curriculum.

* Provides ongoing formative and summative assessments and analyzes assessment data in order to determine learning needs of students.

* Adapts curriculum and instruction to teach all students according to their varied learning strengths and needs.

* Establishes and maintains culturally responsive and two-way communication with parents, guardians, and caregivers.

* Collaborates with other educators for the delivery of specialized instruction and/or social and emotional support according to students' needs.

* Follows the guidance and direction of the School Principal and other school and district administrators to maintain a safe, welcoming, culturally affirming, and equitable learning environment.

* Participates in professional growth opportunities, reflects on current practices, and incorporates new methodologies into instructional planning and delivery.

* Additional duties as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor and in accordance with the SEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

* Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license in the field or subject for this position

* DESE SEI endorsement Required

* Bilingual Educator Preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.

* Standing and walking for prolonged periods; frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, which may include sitting on the floor to effectively engage with students;

* The use of hands and fingers to operate computers, instructional technology, and classroom materials.

* Sufficient visual, auditory, and verbal ability to supervise students, deliver instruction, and evaluate student performance.

* Ability to lift, carry, and move instructional materials and supplies, weighing up to 15 pounds. The position further requires the ability to respond appropriately and promptly to emergency situations to ensure the health and safety of students.

Reporting Relationships

* School Building Principal

Terms of Employment

Position Type:

Employment Status:
Full Time

* Schedule:

4/28/26-6/16/26, School Year Schedule

* FLSA Classification:
Exempt

* Salary shall be commensurate with education and experience, in accordance with the Somerville Educator's Union collective bargaining agreement.

Pre-Employment Requirements

MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance

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The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.