Classroom Teacher

POSTING OF VACANCY

Classroom Teacher

Morse Pond School

2026-2027 School Year

JOB GOALS: As a teacher leader in the classroom, you will plan and teach highly effective lessons, work as part of a grade level and curricular team, and develop high leverage relationships with students and families. You will also implement strategies to support all learners by having a deep understanding of principles and concepts important for teaching elementary school curriculum; applying theories of cognitive, social, emotional; and supporting language development from childhood through early adolescence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• DESE MA Elementary 1-6, required.
• SEI endorsement, preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience teaching at appropriate level preferred.
• Such other alternatives as the Superintendent of Schools may deem acceptable and appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the instructional leadership and in collaboration with grade level colleagues, develop curricular objectives and implementation strategies in alignment with the learning standards of the state curriculum frameworks.
• Under the direction of the instructional leadership and in collaboration with grade level colleagues, design, implement, and revise curricular units as well as proficiency scales for standards/subjects.
• Under the direction of the instructional leadership and in collaboration with grade level colleagues, develop daily and long-range plans for each course taught relating instruction to the needs of the students, curricular objectives, and state learning standards.
• Effectively advance excellence and equity in each class through instructional practices designed to meet the unique needs of all students, including those who are advanced, multilingual English language learners as well as the accommodations and modifications for students qualifying for a 504 plan or special education services.
• Evaluate classroom activities on a daily and long-range basis in respect to educational goals.
• Assume necessary supervisory responsibilities when required.
• Cooperate with principal, colleagues, and families in extra-curricular activities.
• Keep accurate and appropriate grading and attendance records.
• Develop effective relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Evaluate each student's progress in science skills, knowledge, and understanding.
• Using available media, routinely communicate with students, families, colleagues, counselors, and administrators regarding each student’s individual progress.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Effectively employ classroom management strategies to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Accept supervision and guidance from the elementary instructional leader and Principal.
• Attend professional meetings as required and scheduled.
• Serve on committees for curriculum revision and for the general operation of the school.
• Continue professional growth by attending meetings, seminars, courses, and other endorsed professional learning.
• Such other responsibilities that may from time to time be assigned by the Principal and/or elementary instructional leader.

SALARY: In accordance with FEA Unit A Contract

APPLICATION: Please apply until filled to:

Falmouth Public Schools: www.falmouth.k12.ma.us

#MP-ElemTeach 27-3 Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

INTERNAL POSTING DATE: 05/28/2026

EXTERNAL POSTING DATE: 06/07/2026

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