FY26 High School English Teacher (5223)

Westborough High School, Westborough, MA,

seeks a talented English Teacher

to join our English Department starting in
the 2025-2026 School Year

The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values.

• We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 49% Students of Color and 51% White students.
• We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

Job Title: English Teacher

Reports to: High School Principal

Department: English Secondary 9-12

Term: 2025-2026 school year, 184 days

FLSA Status: Exempt, Unit A

Salary Range: Unit A Salary Scales

Job Goal: The English Teacher fosters a love of learning that encourages student curiosity, engagement, and growth in a welcoming community of learners. Our English program follows the DESE grade-level curriculum standards and utilizes a variety of resources as instructional materials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field
• Specialized Knowledge: adolescent development, curriculum frameworks, growth mindset, inclusive practices, cultural proficiency, anti-bias instruction, co-teaching, social-emotional learning, technology integration
• CORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.
• Preferred Experience:
  
• • Experience teaching English Language Learners in a diverse public school setting
  • Experience with students with special needs, including students with emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges
  • Strong background in English instruction
  • Demonstrated skills in effectively and appropriately integrating technology into lesson design
• Professional Certification Required:
  MA DESE license in 9-12 English
  SEI Endorsement
  Additional certification in special education and/or ESL highly desirable
  AP Certification preferred

CENTRAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• • Create a welcoming, supportive, and equitable learning environment
  • Plan and implement differentiated lessons and ongoing formative assessment based on district objectives and the abilities, needs, and interests of students to whom assigned
  • Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional design with a demonstrated commitment to remain current in content knowledge
  • Partner and collaborate with team teachers, department colleagues, and specialists
  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
  • Demonstrate a belief in a growth mindset for students as well as for self
  • Provide learning experiences across all subject areas as guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning and engagement.
  • Evaluate instructional practice and assessment strategies to increase student learning, engagement, and confidence in learning
  • Participate in professional development activities as required and that meet district expectations and the requirements for licensure recertification;
  • Any other relative duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The English Teacher does not have supervisory responsibilities for other staff, except to direct any paraeducators who may be assigned to his/her/their classroom.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary, benefits, and responsibilities per contract between the Westborough School Committee and the Westborough Education Association.

The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Date Updated: 6/20/2023