INTERNAL ONLY 5th Grade Teacher

This is an internal only posting, WPS will not be accepted external applicants

The Westborough Public Schools seek a dynamic

5th Grade Teacher to join our caring staff

at Mill Pond School starting in the 2026-2027 school year

The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values.

We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.

We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 54% Students of Color and 46% White students.

We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

Job Title Teacher, Grade 5

Department Elementary Gr 4-6

Reports To Principal

Work year 184 days

FLSA Status Exempt, Unit A

Salary Range Unit A Salary Scale

JOB GOAL

The Fifth Grade Teacher fosters a love of learning that encourages student curiosity, engagement, and growth in a welcoming community of learners. The teacher provides learning experiences that engage students in language arts, math, science/technology/engineering, social studies, and social-emotional learning guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field

Professional Certification: MA DESE license in Elementary Education; SEI Endorsement

Additional certification in special education and/or ESL highly desirable

Specialized Knowledge: child development, curriculum frameworks, growth mindset, inclusive practices, cultural proficiency, anti-bias instruction, co-teaching, social-emotional learning, technology integration

CORI, SORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI, SORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.

Preferred Experience:

Teaching English Language Learners in a diverse public school setting

Working with students with special needs, including students with emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges

Strong background in literacy and math instruction, along with science and social studies instruction

Highly desirable to have experience with:

Co-Teaching

Balanced Literacy

Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop model

Explicit phonics instruction

Guided Math Workshop model

Inquiry-based instruction

Project-based learning

Eureka Math

FOSS Science

Second Step

Responsive Classroom

Technology Integration

Skills:

Create a welcoming, supportive, and equitable learning environment

Plan and implement differentiated lessons and ongoing formative assessment based on district objectives and needs of students to whom assigned

Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional design

Partnner and collaborate with team teachers, department colleagues, and specialists

Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents

Integrate technology to enhance and extend student learning experiences

Demonstrate a belief in a growth mindset for students and self

CENTRAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

Provide learning experiences across all subject areas as guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks

Monitor students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjust instruction

Evaluate and refine instructional practice and assessment strategies to increase student confidence in learning

Participate in professional development activities and meet district expectations for licensure recertification

Share responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of grade, department, school, and school district

Participate in all faculty and district-wide committees as needed

Any other relative duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Fifth Grade Teacher does not have supervisory responsibilities for other staff, except to direct any paraeducators who may be assigned to their classroom.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary and benefits, for permanent benefits eligible employees, per contract between the Westborough School Committee and the Westborough Education Association.

The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Date Updated: 11/18/2025