TEACHER - GRADE 4 - SWAMPSCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - SY26/27

FOURTH GRADE TEACHER  - 

Reports to: Building Principal

The Swampscott Public Schools district seeks a dedicated and innovative educator to join a community committed to academic excellence, equity, and social-emotional growth. In this role, you will be responsible for the primary function of designing and implementing high-quality, standards-aligned instruction that meets the diverse needs of all learners within an inclusive environment. Because our students and colleagues rely on a stable and predictable learning environment, punctuality and consistent, reliable attendance are essential to the success of this role. Guided by the district’s C.O.R.E. values—Community, Opportunity, Respect, and Equity—you will foster a safe, respectful classroom culture, engage in continuous professional reflection, and collaborate with families and staff to ensure every student is prepared for success in college, career, and citizenship.

Job Description:  

• Creatively provide an interdisciplinary course of study that integrates reading, writing, and analytical skills development in alignment with state curricular frameworks for core content areas.
• Implement district learning goals and objectives using a standards-based Math Curriculum, and Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop Model
• Implement an inquiry-based mathematics curriculum, Illustrative Mathematics, building conceptual understanding as well as fluency and application abilities.
• Create a developmentally appropriate, child-centered environment that establishes positive student behavioral expectations conducive to all learners' needs through structured routines and (PBIS) positive behavioral interventions while integrating social emotional learning.
• Establish a classroom structure that values positive relationships through the intentional implementation of an appropriate curriculum
• Administer district beginning-of-the-year, mid-year, and end-of-year assessments in accordance with district guidelines.
• Familiarity with Into Reading, I-Ready, AimsWeb Testing, Fountas & Pinnell (BAS testing), and standards-based grading is advantageous.
• Adept at differentiating instruction to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Comfortable with technology: experience with Google Classroom, Zoom, SeeSaw or similar platforms is preferred.
• Other duties typical for a classroom teacher.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Hold a valid Massachusetts Educator License issued by DESE in the relevant subject area and grade level (Provisional, Initial, or Professional).
• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (Master’s Degree preferred and often required for Professional licensure).
• SEI Endorsement: Possession of the Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Teacher Endorsement is required for all core academic teachers.
• Background Clearance: Successful completion of a Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and a fingerprint-based national criminal background check (CHRI).
• Core Values Alignment: Demonstrated commitment to Swampscott’s C.O.R.E. values (Community, Opportunity, Respect, and Equity) and a proven ability to work effectively within an inclusive, diverse environment.
• Professionalism: A track record of punctuality and consistent, reliable attendance as a foundation for student safety and instructional continuity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data-driven instruction and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• Strong proficiency in educational technology and communication platforms (e.g., Google Classroom, Aspen, or ParentSquare).
• Additional certifications in Special Education or English as a Second Language (ESL).

Physical Requirements: 

This position may require long periods of standing, walking, and sitting; talking or hearing in person and by telephone; using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls; reaching with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. The individual may be exposed to ultraviolet lights as are found in computer monitors and copying equipment. The individual may be exposed to various hazards in the building.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Swampscott Public Schools does not discriminate or tolerate harassment against students, parents/guardians, employees or the general public. No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to the Swampscott Public Schools, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges and courses of study of the Swampscott Public Schools on grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, age, genetic information, ancestry, children, marital or civil union status, veteran status or membership in the armed services, receiving of public assistance, homeless, or disability.