Grade 3 Teacher, Elementary School, Salem Public Schools SY2025-2026

Grade 3 Teacher Elementary School Salem Public Schools SY2025-2026

About Salem Public Schools where belonging leads to opportunity.

Salem is a small diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4000 students across our 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged globally connected and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging equity and opportunity in everything we do. Over the next three years (2023-2026) we are committed to the work outlined by the four core priorities in our strategic plan : 1) Elevate Learning; 2) Empower Educators; 3) Center Belonging; and 4) Strengthen Our Foundation. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students regardless of ability economic status gender / gender identity language race / ethnicity sexual orientation or other backgrounds. Applicants who have experience working in urban schools and settings and are bilingual are strongly encouraged to apply.

What Youll Do :

Elementary School teachers are responsible for preparing all students for personal and academic success. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a high-quality program for all students. The elementary teacher will effectively manage a partnership with families including regular communication informing of students success towards mastering content and personal learning habits. The elementary teachers will participate in ongoing professional learning to deepen knowledge of rigorous engaging curriculum and pedagogy in both academic content and social-emotional learning.

Role Responsibilities :

• Teaches reading language arts mathematics social studies science by using the district curriculum and other appropriate learning activities reflecting a deep understanding of state frameworks and use of the workshop model.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Provides structure in the classroom by promoting a positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Prepares teaching materials and related reports including ongoing data analyses for the purpose of improving instruction implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress.
• Participates in in-service programs to enhance the overall educational experience for students.
• Instructs and provides assistance for student learning individually or in groups designing lessons that both present and reinforce learning concepts.
• Works under the general supervision of the building principal and other building administrators manages student behavior assesses and evaluates student achievement.

What Youll Bring

We are looking for candidates who have diverse backgrounds and experiences are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to change childrens lives through innovative curriculum. Youll be right at home here if you are a reflective practitioner who values collaboration with colleagues and pushes yourself your work and the people around you to the next level. We expect our SPS employees to :

Job Requirements :

Work Year : Teachers in Salem Public Schools work a 185 day school year (180 student contact days plus 5 professional development days. Please visit to view the 2025-26 district and / or school calendar.

Salary : Teacher salaries in the Salem Public Schools are determined by the STU collective bargaining agreement. S alary information can be found in Appendix A.

Benefits : The City of Salem offers Group Insurance Commission (GIC) benefits to all full-time employees. Click here for more information about our health benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital / civil union status ancestry place of birth housing status age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Computer Operation,EDI,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Teaching,Cordova,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1