5th

Grade Teacher:

Dual Language (English)

New Bedford Public School District

Alfred J Gomes Elementary School - New Bedford, Massachusetts This job is also posted in New Bedford Public School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5909257

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position:

Elementary Teacher Dual Language (English)

Summary:

Opportunity in our new Dual-Language Education Program located at Gomes Elementary School. This program will provide some of our youngest learners with an exceptional opportunity to become proficient in two languages. Grade level content will be delivered in Spanish and English.

Provide rigorous lessons aligned to the Common Core Standards and MA State Frameworks that promote independent thinking, creative problem solving, and intellectual curiosity for all students.

Responsibilities:

Plan and implement instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed Common Core Standards and State Frameworks

Use of data to inform instruction, to track student progress and to track progress of self through self-evaluation and goal setting

Deliver engaging, targeted instruction that meets MA DESE and Common Core Standards for level and subject taught

Differentiate services and instruction to meet variety of student learning needs and strengths

Maintain active communication with students' families in support of their learning and to communicate with families consistently and regularly throughout the school year about their children's academic and social progress

Assess student performance using formal, summative, and portfolio assessments to drive instruction

Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Qualifications:

Appropriate license by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

A demonstrated belief that each and every student can achieve at high levels.

A demonstrated dedication to lifelong learning, reflection, and continued personal and professional growth.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills.

SEI Endorsement

Terms of Employment:

Reports to: School Principal or Designee

Rate:

In accordance with the Unit A contract found here

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

Bachelor degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required