LTS 8th Grade ELA

LTS 8th Grade ELA – Middle School (Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 24, 2026)

Waltham Public Schools, John W. McDevitt Middle School – Waltham, Massachusetts

• Job : 5746776
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: May 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

The purpose of this position is to teach students in Grades 7 or 8 in English and serve as a member of an interdisciplinary cluster of teachers serving the same students.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Education for the grade(s) and subject(s) assigned.
• Demonstrated subject matter competence, highly qualified, in the area of licensure.

• Currency in the curriculum including knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
• Effective classroom management.
• Effective instruction in a standards‑based classroom.
• Promotion of high standards and expectations for student proficiency.
• Promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity.
• Effective integration of technology across the curriculum.
• Fulfillment of professional responsibilities.

• Ability to deliver effective instruction.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
• Ability to administer required student testing and assessments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.

• Effective classroom management skills.
• Excellent listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Skills in the specific subject matter of instruction.

• Supervision Scope:
  Supervises students and evaluates their achievement.
• Supervision Given and Received:
  Supervised by principal and/or director.

• Management of the Learning Environment
• Utilizes effective and varied instructional techniques and procedures.
• Provides a standards-based, student-centered environment in each class taught.
• Utilizes educational materials properly.
• Maintains a pleasant, neat and well-organized classroom.
• Performs scheduled duties promptly.
• Fulfills paperwork responsibilities promptly.
  
  Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the content area.
• Understands and implements the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Teacher/Pupil/Parent Interaction
• Assumes responsibility for providing a safe, supportive learning environment for every student.
• Relates well to students of varied proficiency.
• Provides and promotes opportunities for students to develop a wholesome self-concept.
• Guides students toward self-control.
• Provides effective student structure in the total school setting.
• Accepts responsibility for the well-being of each assigned student.
• Remains approachable to students and parents, as needed.
• Contributes to a positive and effective working relationship between school and home.
• Professional and Personal Qualities
• Adheres to the academic, ethical and social standards of the profession.
• Speaks and writes clearly, understandably and appropriately.
• Dresses appropriately and is well-groomed.
• Accepts constructive criticism.
• Applies suggestions for improvement.
• Uses confidential information for professional purposes only.
• Is equitable and sensitive and responsive to all learners.
• Realizes that good attendance is necessary for effective learning.
• Participates in ongoing professional development, including all district-sponsored initiatives.
• Aligns instruction to the Massachusetts frameworks and to departmental syllabi.
• Teacher/Staff Relations
• Shows evidence of helping to promote positive working relationships with school personnel.
• Demonstrates willingness to share and exchange ideas, skills, techniques and materials.
• Works effectively with administrative personnel.
• Accepts and implements school and district decisions.
• Fulfills assigned duties and out-of-class responsibilities.
• Complies with school department procedures and school committee policies.

As per the WEA contract.

Full-Time

Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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