Teacher - ELA Grade 5 (FY27)

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS

Position: ELA Teacher

Reports to: Principal of Schools

Approved by: Brian K. Reagan, Ed.D

Revision Date: June 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY:

The primary function of an English Language Arts instructor is to teach the English language through reading, speaking, and writing to English-speaking students. The English language teacher uses a variety of media to help students appreciate the English language and acquire basic language arts skills.

To be successful as an English teacher, you should be resilient, hardworking, and able to work under pressure. Outstanding candidates are constantly searching for ways to improve reading culture and student engagement.

While Grade 5 is housed in our middle school, our students are taught in a double-block of English Language Arts that allows teachers to extend our K-4 literacy program and experience into the fifth grade. ELA teachers, thus, work in a middle school model, in close collabration with both team members and grade level ELA colleagues.

Our curriculum and instruction is guided by a committed to ensuring that every child builds a strong foundation in literacy through explicit, evidence-based instruction in decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

By engaging with diverse, complex texts, writing across genres, and participating in meaningful conversations, our students develop curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of reading. Rooted in the science of reading and culturally responsive practices, our inclusive learning environments honor students’ linguistic and cultural identities, empowering them to think critically, communicate confidently, and become engaged, informed members of their communities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSILBILITES:

• Must follow the state’s educational standards for language or communication arts when designing the curriculum.
• Teachers may plan courses that involve lectures about grammar, group discussions of books or proofreading exercises. They may monitor student progress through assignments and tests.
• Your goal is to help students develop their writing, reading comprehension, and listening and speaking skills, with the aim of expanding their capacity to use the English language both for communication and personal enrichment.
• Implementing and delivering quality instruction to students and executing the instructional program by demanding higher order thinking activities from students in a progressive manner
• Collaborate with teaching staff and administrators to foster a good student experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Must hold DESE English 5-12 license
• SEI Endorsement required
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Hudson School Committee’s policy on evaluation or in accordance with union contract.

WORK YEAR:

• 10 months, 183 days
• 3 personal days, 13 sick days, prorated pursuant to date of hire
• Benefit Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date.
• Benefit information: https://www.townofhudson.org/875/Employee-Benefits

Nondiscrimination and Title IX Notice

Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in admission, administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Allard, jnallard@hudson.k12.ma.us, 978-567-6100 ext. 41124, has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481

While performing duties of this job, the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have also have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands and frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field. Ability must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods, and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff members, and the public in person and on the telephone.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job, you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department- HR@hudson.k12.ma.us