What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd-3rd Grade Teacher - Becket Washington Elementary School (2026-2027 School Year) position at Becket Washington School?
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Massachusetts teacher certified in elementary education, grades 1-6
- Knowledge of MA Curriculum frameworks, curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Ability to work with diverse population
- Knowledge of inclusive instruction and response to intervention helpful
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
- Establishes and (as necessary) adjusts instructional goals and objectives, to reflect district/school goals, curriculum policies, and the knowledge, skills, progress, and needs of one’s students.
- Designs lessons that provide opportunities for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real world problems.
- Establishes and maintains standards for social and emotional learning consistent with CASEL standards.
- Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy.
- Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students.
- Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem-solving skills.
- Monitors and evaluates students’ progress in relation to district/school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.
- Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement of families and other community members in support of instruction.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.
- Knowledge of equitable teaching and learning resources and practices.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
- Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
- Serve on committees as assigned.
- Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)
REPORTS TO:
Principal and/or other Supervisor
SALARY:
$50,954 to $97,434 in accordance with the teachers' contract.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit letter of application to:
Mary Kay McCloskey, Principal
Becket Washington Elementary School
12 Maple Street
Becket, MA 01223
MMcCloskey@cbrsd.org
Central Berkshire Regional School District, in accordance with its non-discrimination and zero tolerance policy, does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, veteran status, or gender identity and does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their freedom to learn and work. [M.G.L. c.76, s5]
Salary : $50,954 - $97,434