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Grade 5 English Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
Carlisle Public Schools is seeking a dynamic and passionate grade 5 English Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher to join our dedicated team of educators, starting in 2026-2027. This Language Arts and Social Studies position will be part of a teaching dyad, and the new hire will partner with our existing math and science teacher in grade 5. The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment and hold an unwavering belief that every student can grow and succeed. The candidate will also be able to engage and inspire middle school students in their journey to becoming effective communicators and critical thinkers. Applicants must have a comprehensive understanding of a literacy centered middle school curriculum and early adolescent development, and the ability to inspire and educate middle school students to achieve academic excellence.
Primary Responsibilities:
Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
● Foster a love for reading, writing, and effective communication through innovative and interactive instructional practices
● Create a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages student participation and collaboration.
● Utilize developmental understanding of young adolescents
● Implement and continue to improve a comprehensive English Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum for grade 5 students that aligns with the MA DESE English Language Arts and History and Social Science Curriculum Frameworks and also supports the Carlisle Public School’s stated vision, mission, and Portrait of a Graduate.
● Teach engaging lesson plans that support all early adolescent students by differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
● Integrate literacy and the humanities in relevant and meaningful projects.
● Scaffold support for students in complex thinking, rigorous academic work, and active participation.
● Build and sustain a productive and positive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community.
● Create cognitively demanding tasks and model the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort.
Assessment and Feedback
● Assess students’ understanding regularly with appropriate learning goals in mind
● Make adjustments to align with the requirements of IEPs and 504s.
● Regularly gauge student progress using a variety of assessments such as Star Renaissance Reading, MCAS, student work, and other formative and summative assessments.
● Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and
● collaborate with colleagues to analyze student assessment data for continuous improvement.
● Use assessment data to adjust instructional practices accordingly and to plan and implement strategic support in small group tier 2 settings.
Collaboration, Parent, & Community Engagement
● Establish open and effective communication with parents/guardians to keep them informed about student progress and classroom activities.
● Actively participate in parent-teacher conferences and other related school events for the wider parent community.
● Actively engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in education.
● Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the English and Social Studies Departments to support student learning and growth using shared lesson materials and assessments.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Education, English, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
● Must hold a valid Massachusetts teaching license to teach grade 5, such as an elementary license (grades 1-6), or hold a middle school humanities license (grades 5-8), or hold both English (5-8) and Social Studies (5-8) teaching licenses.
● Strong knowledge of the MA History and Social Science standards and young adult literature, grammar, and writing conventions appropriate for early adolescent learners.
● Ability and desire to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.
If interested, please apply through School Spring - Grade 5 English Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
Middle School Paraprofessionals (Grade 5)
Carlisle Public School cultivates balanced learners who can stand confidently with one foot in the field and the other in the future. We create a nurturing and individualized experience for our students and highly value personal relationships. We prioritize social-emotional and physical health. Students engage in the classroom and in the community, with educators, local experts, and Carlisle’s natural resources to understand how their studies can be applied to civic life to help solve local and global problems. We break down barriers between traditional subjects and create opportunities for students to develop their understanding of the world and extend their perspective and thinking beyond our town borders.
Carlisle Public Schools is seeking a paraprofessional to work collaboratively with classroom faculty to support students in grade 5 who have IEP’s and are integrated within our general education classrooms.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•High school diploma required
•Associates degree or a Bachelor's degree preferred
•Prior experience working with students with disabilities is preferred
•Training or coursework in special education is preferred
•Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director of Student Support Services may find appropriate and acceptable
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support Services
JOB GOAL: To work closely with students with disabilities in an effort to provide them with instructional and/or social emotional support as needed for effective progress, while assisting the special and general education staff in implementing IEP goals.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Under the direction and supervision of licensed educators who design instruction.)
•Provide academic support and direct instruction to students to meet IEP goals/objectives.
•Assist teachers with the implementation of appropriate curriculum, lessons, alternate assessments, accommodations and modifications for children with special needs.
•Provide supervision of the classrooms during times in which the special educator is required to be elsewhere in the building.
•Implement positive behavior management techniques and/or individual behavior support plans during individual and small group instruction and/or within the general education setting.
•Attend planning meetings, in-service workshops/trainings, team meetings, and parent-teacher conferences when requested by the Program Administrator.
•Consult with teachers, special educators, and therapists around designated students, on a regular basis, to discuss student progress and to support and carry over classroom and therapy goals and strategies.
•Maintain knowledge and understanding of current IEPs of assigned student/s and collect data as requested.
•Supervise students with disabilities outside of regular class times, including but not limited to the transition to and from transportation, lunch, recess, field trips, assemblies, emergency drills, and hallway passing.
•Provide students necessary support while fostering and facilitating independence and positive self-concept.
•Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions and responsibilities as a member of the teaching staff.
•Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•This position may require lifting, positioning, and transitioning students, as needed, according to caseload/classroom assignment. Demands for lifting may be up to 50 pounds.
If interested, please apply through School Spring - Middle School Paraprofessional
Daily Substitute Teachers
Carlisle Public Schools seeks daily substitute teachers for elementary and middle school. If interested, please contact Elementary Principal Dennet Sidell at dsidell@carlisle.k12.ma.us.