Salem Public Schools & Salem YMCA Summer Academy: Professional Teachers & School Adjustment Counselors (SY2024-2025)

Salem Public Schools & Salem YMCA Summer Academy: Professional Teachers & School Adjustment Counselors (SY2024-2025)

Program Overview:

Salem Public Schools, in partnership with the Salem YMCA, is seeking dedicated and qualified educators to join our 5-week Summer Academy program. This program provides engaging and enriching learning experiences for rising 1st through 5th-grade students from July 7 to August 8, Monday through Friday, at Horace Mann School.

Teacher Program Hours: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM Monday - Thursday

Mandatory Training: June 23th & 24th (attendance required)

Teacher Positions:

We are seeking passionate teachers to implement a Project-Based Learning curriculum, fostering collaborative problem-solving experiences that integrate academic learning with interdisciplinary or service learning projects.

Available Positions:

• Dual Language Teachers (3-4 Positions): Support mixed classrooms of dual language students (rising 1st-4th grade).
• Elementary Teachers (5 Positions): Deliver Playful Learning Curriculum (rising 1st & 2nd graders) or Science & Civics Curriculum (rising 3rd-5th graders).

Teacher Responsibilities:

• Lead and instruct a group of 18-22 students.
• Implement a Project-Based Learning curriculum.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals to manage classrooms and address behavioral needs.
• Provide consistent supervision and communication throughout the program day.
• Apply child growth and development principles to engage and empower students.
• Help provide supervision and educational support for students creating a quality learning experience that focuses on building achievement in literacy and social skills.

School Adjustment Counselor (SAC) Positions (1-2 Positions):

The SAC will provide therapeutic interventions and supports to identified students and families, ensuring the implementation of IEP goals and alignment with trauma-informed practices and SEL curriculum.

SAC Program Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday - Friday

Mandatory Training: June 23th & 24th (attendance required)

SAC Responsibilities:

• Facilitate individual and group counseling interventions based on IEP goals.
• Conduct social skills groups and individual counseling on various topics (e.g., social communication, conflict resolution, mindfulness).
• Conduct mental health assessments, including risk assessments and suicide ideation protocols.
• Consult with teachers regarding student emotional and academic concerns.
• Collect and analyze data to inform counseling interventions and IEP goals.
• Complete observations and assessments to identify students with disabilities.
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and develop Positive Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Collaborate with the Summer Program team to create a supportive learning environment.
• Support specific district-wide programs for students with social/emotional disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and language-based learning disabilities, as assigned.

Qualifications (Teachers & SACs):

• Current teacher licensure through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of teaching/counseling experience (practicum experience considered).
• Previous experience working with diverse student populations in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• SAC specific, experience with IEP developement, and implementation.
• SAC specific, experience with Functional behavioral assessments.
• SAC specific, experience with mental health assessments.

Compensation:

• Teachers: $45 per hour (contractual rate).
• SAC: Hourly rate based on current salary.

Salary : $45