Fifth Grade Teacher (One Year Leave of Absence)

WAYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

JOB POSTING

Title: Fifth Grade Teacher (One Year Leave of Absence)

Position Summary: Wayland Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Fifth Grade Teacher (One Year Leave of Absence) to join our team. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of our youngest learners for the remainder of the school year.

Duties and Responsibilities (Not limited to):

• Create a warm, inclusive classroom environment that supports all learners through clear expectations, consistent routines, and positive classroom management practices
• Deliver engaging, standards-based instruction across all core subject areas, with a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and early numeracy development
• Implement district curriculum programs, including Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) and Bridges in Mathematics, to meet the diverse needs of students
• Use assessment data to monitor student progress, inform instruction, and provide targeted support and enrichment
• Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and families to support student learning and well-being
• Implement Wayfinder, our district SEL curriculum. Support students' social-emotional and academic growth through responsive teaching practices and relationship building
• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment that promotes independence, curiosity, and a love of learning
• Participate in school and district initiatives, professional learning opportunities, and collaborative planning
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working with elementary-aged children is highly preferred.
• Cultural Competency: Experience with diverse populations and a strong commitment to Wayland's goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Professionalism: Strong communication skills and the personal characteristics necessary to serve as a positive role model for students.

Education and Experience:

• Advanced Degree: Master''s degree preferred.
• DESE Licensure: MA DESE licensure (PK-2 or K-6)
• SEI Endorsement: Evidence of Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement is mandatory.

Work Schedule and Compensation:

• Salary: Commensurate with experience and in accordance with the Wayland Teachers' Association (WTA) collective bargaining agreement. Example: Master's through Master's +30 range $95,754 - $126,651
• Work Schedule: 2026-2027 School Year; school-year schedule in alignment with the WEA contract Unit A

Wayland Public Schools (WPS) provides a desirable benefits package for full-time employees which include: health, employer sponsored Health Savings Account, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b), Dependent Care Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, and participation in retirement pension boards.

WPS is an equal opportunity employer committed to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, disability or pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. WPS is proudly a member district of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive and equitable educational community. WPS encourages candidates of all backgrounds and seeks applicants who prioritize and value diversity, equity, and belonging.