QUALIFICATIONS:
- MA certification in Spanish grades 5-12
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A strong emphasis on teacher/students speaking the target language in class a must
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Evidence of being current in both middle school pedagogical practices and in the latest modern language age-appropriate classroom approaches
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Fostering respect for other world cultures highly desirable, possibly through implementation of extracurricular activities
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Experience teaching the MA Frameworks
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Ability to work positively with Department members to develop and sustain a strong curriculum
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Previous teaching experience at the middle and high school level desired
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Familiarity with educational technology and the ability to integrate technology in the classroom
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction
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Establishes and (as necessary) adjusts instructional goals and objectives, to reflect district/school goals, curriculum policies, and the knowledge, skills, progress, and needs of one’s students.
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Designs lessons that provide opportunities for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real world problems.
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Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy.
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Plans learning tasks to address individual differences among students.
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Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments.
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Monitors and evaluates students’ progress.
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Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement of parents and other community members in support of teaching and learning.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Effectively collaborates with department and grade level teachers.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Abides by state statutes, School Committee policies and regulations.
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Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
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Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
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Serves on committees as assigned.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
ANTICIPATED START DATE: August 24, 2026
SALARY: $50,594 to $97,434 per year in accordance with the teachers' contract
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Submit letter of application and resume to:
John Vosburgh, Principal
Nessacus Regional Middle School
35 Fox Road
Dalton, MA 01226
[email protected]
Central Berkshire Regional School District, in accordance with its non-discrimination and zero tolerance policy, does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, veteran status, or gender identity and does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their freedom to learn and work. [M.G.L. c.76, s5]
