Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

at  Newburyport Public Schools

Rupert A. Nock Middle School is a grade 6-8 middle school with over 550 students. We are looking for dynamic, positive person who enjoys working with middle school students, who is comfortable in a fast-paced school environment, and who is interested in collaborating with a team of teachers. The ELA teacher will provide instruction to middle school students and must be comfortable differentiating curriculum, teaching effective work habits, and creating student-centered curricula.
In addition, the teacher will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary teaching team to support students in an inclusion model. We are looking for an energetic and flexible educator who is interested in contributing to our school culture through activities outside the classroom and working by the Clipper Values (respect, kindness, innovation, perseverance, responsibility, reflection).Education and ExperienceBachelors Degree requiredMassachusetts DESE Teaching License in ELA (Grades 5-8)SEI Endorsement preferred Middle School teaching experience preferredKnowledge: 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.Abilities: 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.Skills: Effective classroom management skills.Excellent listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.Effective interpersonal skills

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