English Teacher - Southbridge Middle School

English Teacher - Southbridge Middle School

Southbridge Middle School, Southbridge, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students across six schools, and we are on a trajectory of rapid improvement. Southbridge Middle School (SMS) has continued to thrive, with outstanding student achievement gains in Math and recognition as a PBIS success story. This transformative change also extends across our secondary schools, with culture, climate, and instruction improving dramatically in the 2024-25 school year.

We provide a high‑quality curriculum, targeted professional development, and a deep commitment to supporting high‑needs students. If you are an educator who wants your work to matter and be part of a team that believes deeply in growing people and improving student outcomes, Southbridge is a place where you can see the impact of your efforts every day.

• Remain up to date regarding curriculum content.
• Plan and assess curriculum and instruction effectively.
• Mentor students' understanding of the curriculum and adjust instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.
• Manage classroom environment effectively.
• Deliver instruction, making learning goals clear and using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
• Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technology, to increase student learning and confidence.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity, ensuring equitable opportunities for student learning, including implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, 504 plans, and second language learners.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with SPED and ELL specialists to meet the specific needs of particular students.
• Prepare students for MCAS.
• Understand Middle School philosophy and the structure of middle school teams.
• Maintain data and documentation as appropriate.
• Participate in school‑wide professional development and seek continual feedback and coaching to develop as a teacher.
• Ensure equal educational opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
• Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or their designee.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in English 5-12.
• 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.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Experience in urban, high‑poverty, and/or turnaround schools.
• Major/minor in a 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).

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

Job Category: Classroom Teacher >
English & Language Arts