High School ELA Teacher

SALEM ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL OVERVIEW Salem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban charter school north of Boston offering a rigorous college preparatory program to nearly 500 students in grades 6-12. Since 2004, SACS has been committed to serving the diverse population of Salem. Through a unique integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community, Salem Academy graduates informed, articulate and proactive individuals of strong character. Salem Academy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We seek to support a faculty and staff that reflects the rich diversity of our student body, creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. We welcome all applicants who believe that all young people are entitled to an excellent, college-preparatory education. POSITION SUMMARY & OVERVIEW Salem Academy seeks an excellent English Language Arts Teacher who is committed to raising student achievement through an integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community. Ideal candidates will have experience fostering effective inclusion practices and a safe, positive, and respectful class and school culture. Candidates should be passionate about SACS’s mission and vision and have a proven track record of achieving academic success with a diverse student body. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Working with and for Students: Aligning curricular standards with state guidelines Monitoring student progress through standards-based assessments Analyzing student data Differentiating instruction Teaching 4 English classes per day (with 2 periods reserved for preparation and collaboration) Tutoring one day per week after school Support, plan and/or co-lead Service-Learning projects Advising students through daily Connections class (homeroom) Input academic and behavioral data on the school data management system Analyze student data and monitor student progress through standards-based assessments Working with and for Families: Participate in Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences three times per year Communicate regularly with families about academic and social progress Co-host IEP meetings Working with and for Colleagues: Build and maintain strong school culture centered on student achievement Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the success of the school mission Participate in weekly professional development sessions Participate in weekly grade-level team meetings Inputting academic and behavioral data on the school data management system Who You Are: You are a skilled educator. You have at least 1-3 years of experience teaching English. You understand the importance of culturally responsive education. You are committed to standards-based teaching and learning. You are unapologetically focused on student outcomes. You work to build student-centered learning environments. You respond reactively and proactively to the academic and social-emotional needs of students in their classrooms. You have a proven track record of achieving academic success with a diverse student body. You are values aligned. You are passionate about Salem Academy Charter School’s mission and vision. You bring people together and build community. You recognize the assets and community cultural wealth of all students, families, and staff. You have experience fostering effective inclusion practices and a safe, positive, and respectful class and school culture. You are caring, committed, and collaborative with colleagues and families. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; Demonstrated subject matter competence and a sound understanding of the Common Core; Background clearance. Preferred, but not required, to apply: Possession of Massachusetts Teacher Certification or successful completion of the MTEL preferred (MTEL completion required in first year); Are multilingual including in Spanish and English; Have designed and successfully implemented culturally responsive curriculum; Have similar life experiences as our students; Excitement about integrating academics with service work; Interest in working collaboratively to improve instruction for all students. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Salem Academy Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.