Grade 5 ELA Teacher

The Sandwich Public Schools (Oak Ridge School) is currently seeking a Grade 5 ELA Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences in the subject area assigned.
• Develop lesson plans that align with the state standards.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare the classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• A valid Massachusetts DESE teacher certification that is appropriate for the grade level and subject area assigned.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-organized with excellent leadership abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant technologies: internet and email systems; and word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of educational software.

COMPENSATION: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement located on the Sandwich website.

Sandwich Public Schools does not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of SPS from or otherwise discriminate against, individuals on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities.