What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELA Teacher position at Stacy Middle School?
Position:English Language Arts Teacher
Location:Stacy Middle School
Schedule:2025-2026 School Year
Salary: Per Teacher's Contract
To Start: August 2025 (plus 2 days of mentoring prior to start date on 8/19-8/20)
Qualifications:
●Massachusetts Department of Education Teacher License –Certified Grades 5-8 in English Language Arts; Highly Qualified in Subject Area;
●SEI Endorsement required;
Responsibilities:
●Implement the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for English Language Arts and Literacy (Grades 6–8)
●Implement a rigorous ELA curriculum utilizing grade-level complex texts that challenge and engage diverse learners
●Design differentiated instruction that addresses various learning styles while maintaining high academic standards
●Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student progress and growth
●Collaborate to align curriculum and instructional practices
●Utilize multiple forms of assessment data (formative, summative, diagnostic, and standardized) to guide instructional planning and delivery
●Implement regular formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies in real-time
●Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that supports academic and social-emotional growth
●Support English Learners (ELs) and Former Limited English Proficient (FLEP) students through effective strategies and collaboration
●Leverage technology to provide alternative access points to challenging content for diverse learners
●Embrace blended learning approaches that combine traditional instruction with digital experiences
●Create learning environments where students' cultural knowledge and experiences are recognized as valuable assets
●Implement instructional strategies that draw upon diverse cultural learning styles and communication patterns
●Actively participate in school and district professional development and apply new learning to improve instructional practice
●Contribute to school-wide literacy initiatives and curriculum development by actively participating and positively contributing to professional learning opportunities
●Perform other duties as assigned by school administration
