1.0 FTE ELA Teacher Grades 7 - 12

OPENING for the 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR1.0 FTE ELA Teacher Grades 7 - 12DESCRIPTION:Millbury Junior-Senior High School is seeking a dynamic and innovative English Language Arts Teacher to join our secondary-level teaching team. The ideal candidate is passionate about literacy, critical thinking, and student voice, and is committed to designing engaging, rigorous, and culturally responsive learning experiences. This educator will inspire students to read deeply, write thoughtfully, speak confidently, and think critically across a variety of texts and contexts.We are looking for an educator who thrives in a collaborative environment, builds strong relationships with students, and creates meaningful connections between literature, writing, and the world students live in. The successful candidate will support students in developing essential communication and analytical skills necessary for college, career, and civic life.At Millbury Junior-Senior High School, we believe learning should be meaningful, connected, and student-centered - because we are better together.QUALIFICATIONS:Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching license in English (5-12) or related content area, or eligibility for licensureSEI Endorsement required (or ability to acquire immediately)Strong content knowledge in literature, writing, grammar, and compositionDemonstrated ability to teach a range of learners in a heterogeneous classroom settingExperience with culturally responsive teaching practices and inclusive curriculum designStrong understanding of adolescent literacy development, including reading, writing, speaking, and listeningDemonstrated ability to design and implement engaging, standards-aligned lessons and assessmentsStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to building positive relationships with students, families, and colleaguesExperience in planning and facilitating both whole-class and small-group instructionFamiliarity with instructional technology tools, Google Workspace, and digital learning platformsBachelor's degree required; Master's degree or additional certifications preferredGENERAL DUTIES:Function as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary teamAnalyze individual student data and use that information to develop measurable goals, objectives, and corresponding lessons/unitsTeach a variety of ELA courses across grades 7-12, including literature, composition, and integrated language artsDesign and deliver engaging, standards-aligned curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, close reading, and effective communicationCreate opportunities for writing across genres, discussion-based learning, and authentic performance tasksFoster a classroom environment that promotes student voice, inquiry, and a love of reading and writingUtilize varied instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including English learners and students with disabilitiesImplement formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructionProvide timely, actionable feedback to support student growth in reading, writing, and communication skillsCollaborate with colleagues to align curriculum, share best practices, and support school-wide instructional goalsIntegrate literacy strategies across content areas and support interdisciplinary learning opportunitiesEstablish and maintain a classroom culture that promotes respect, responsibility, and academic risk-takingCommunicate regularly with students, families, and staff to support student achievementParticipate in professional development, faculty meetings, school events, and committees as neededPerform other professional duties as outlined and requested by the building PrincipalSALARY: In accordance with the teachers' contractWORK YEAR: School Year as approved by the Millbury School Calendar and Millbury Teachers' AssociationLETTER OF APPLICATION:A cover letter, resume, copy of college transcripts, copy of licensure, and three letters of reference should be sent to:Christopher Lowe, PrincipalMillbury Jr./Sr. High School12 Martin StreetMillbury, MA 01527(Applications not submitted through SchoolSpring will not be processed.)