What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher SY 25-26 (anticipated openings) position at MLK Charter School Of Excellence?

Our Mission

Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education."

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Through high expectations, a structured academic environment, and positive character development, Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence ensures that every student in kindergarten through grade 5 is equipped to think critically, communicate clearly, and are empowered with a strong ethical foundation to be set on the path for success in college, career, and life. The school incorporates Dr. King's commitment to the highest standards in scholarship, civic participation, and the ideal of the beloved community.

Who We Are

Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence (MLKCSE) is a free, public charter school offering a high-quality academic program and positive character building to 360 students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 in Springfield, MA. To learn more about MLKCSE please visit our website at : www.mlkcs.org

Position Description

We are looking for educators that are passionate about our profession and believe that quality matters. We are looking for teachers that want to be part of a greater collective. A teacher at MLKCSE holds primary responsibility and ownership for the instructional planning and execution of curriculum and monitoring the growth and success of their students.

The structure of each grade level team varies. We have a co-teaching model in Kindergarten and Grade 1. Grades K-3 are self-contained. Grades 4 and 5 are departmentalized. Each teacher on those teams teaches three rotations of the same grade level and core content (ELA, Math, or Science). Our class sizes are approximately 20 students. Class sizes cap at 22.

Responsibilities

Submit daily attendance

Manage student breakfast in the classroom

Thoughtfully refine, and / or supplement, and internalize our core curricular resources

Provision for and deliver dynamic and creative instruction that is high quality, engaging, and aligned to MLKCSE curricular guidance, Common Core State Standards, and Massachusetts Frameworks

Maintain grading of students in a timely manner

Collaborate with Special Educators, ESL Educators, and Instructional Leaders to ensure students receive the necessary targeted interventions and support

Participate in required collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, meetings, professional development, and school-wide functions

Administer a variety of assessments, record and submit data, address findings, and integrate use of data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices and interventions

Participate in regular interim data meetings with grade level team teachers and instructional leadership

Identify students who are not meeting benchmarks and plan appropriate interventions, tiered small group and / or one-on-one targeted intervention and support to students

Uphold our school's values, school-wide key systems, and accountability systems for academics and character

Provide consistent and high academic and behavioral expectations

Communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with students, families, and colleagues regularly

Consistently meet our school expectations for professionalism and fulfill required responsibilities in a timely and professional manner

Reports to the Principal

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Preliminary MA teaching certification or working toward earning MA teaching certification

SEI or RETELL endorsement

Preferred Qualifications

Experience preferred, particularly in an urban setting

Bilingual (Spanish) candidates encouraged to apply

Equal Opportunity Employer

MLKCSE is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public and 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, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Pay range for teachers

50,000-$95,000 USD

Salary : $50,000 - $95,000

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