2nd Grade Teacher

2nd Grade Teacher 

Hurld Wyman Elementary

School Year 2024-2025 

The Elementary Education Teacher reports directly to the Principal of the School and is expected to work closely with all district personnel to provide high quality instruction to  our diverse student population. S/he will provide a safe, equitable, culturally responsive learning environment with high expectations for all students.

Role & Responsibilities: The teacher will:

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment that is conducive to student’s learning and their ability to comfortably share their authentic selves.
• Implement the district curriculum (aligned with MA DESE Frameworks) to provide for academic instruction of standards-based skills working with special education and EL staff, relative to the appropriate inclusion for all students.
• Administer district assessments and use data to implement effective strategies to meet the needs of all students.
• Remain current by participating  in ongoing professional development activities within and out-of-district, such as instructional technology.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress through a variety of assessments in a timely and consistent manner; monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District. 
• Utilize feedback from Principal, coaches and peers to reflect on improvement of teaching practices and style.
• Effectively collaborate with grade level and department and teachers for best practices across the curriculum.
• Abide by state statutes, school committee policies, regulations, and WPS Employee Handbook.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by law and district policies. 
• All other duties as assigned by the Principal or WPS Administration.

Qualifications & Skill Set:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred
• Required Licensure: Current Massachusetts's DESE Certification in Elementary Education
• Prefer candidates with experience working with students, colleagues, and families from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Previous training and experience across a variety of elementary level reading, mathematics, writing, and social-emotional learning

Terms of Employment: As outlined in the Agreement Between The Woburn Teachers’ Association and The Woburn School Committee.

At the Woburn Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, Woburn Public Schools continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer  and a district member of Mass Partnership for Diversity in Education.