Librarian​/Media Teacher - Charlton Street Elementary School

Librarian/Media Teacher - Charlton Street Elementary School

Southbridge Public Schools – Charlton Street School, Southbridge, Massachusetts.

Job : 5769756

Final date to receive applications: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,000 students across six schools and are undergoing a measurable transformation. With support from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, we see real gains in student achievement and school culture. As a Gold‑Level PBIS District, we are proud of our students’ academic growth and the positive momentum building across K–12.

Many of our learners face significant challenges. Our educators focus on potential rather than limits, embracing high expectations, strong relationships, and consistent support to drive student success. We seek committed, reflective, and collaborative educators for a learning‑focused, student‑centered environment.

Reports To: Building Principal

Primary purpose: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a classroom environment conducive to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate them to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education, according to each student’s ability; to foster good relationships with parents and other staff members.

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science according to Massachusetts Curriculum Standards.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to each student’s needs.
• Guide learning toward established district curriculum goals, communicating clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, including inquiry, group discussion, lecture, and discovery.
• Follow PBIS and a classroom code of conduct that aligns with district policies, creating and enforcing fair classroom behavior rules.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth; maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify student needs and collaborate with other professional staff to assess and support students.
• Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service professional development.
• Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator in fulfilling teacher evaluation procedures.
• Supervise students in hallways, recess areas, and the lunchroom during the school day.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the state testing program.
• Attend school‑sponsored activities such as Open House as agreed with the building administrator and faculty, in accordance with the teacher’s contract.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts SEI Endorsement or grade‑level appropriate ESL License.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Current authorization to work in the United States; candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

• Experience in urban, high‑poverty, and/or turnaround schools.
• Major or minor in specific teaching content area.
• Additional certification in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities and/or English Language Learners (ESL).
• Demonstrated experience in English Language Development (ELD) and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) strategies.
• Bilingual language proficiency (Spanish/English).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $53,500 to $75,500 (see Salary Schedule)

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Human Resources
• 132 Torrey Road
• Southbridge, Massachusetts 01550
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