10th Grade ELA Teacher - Maternity Leave Substitute

10th Grade ELA Teacher - Maternity Leave Substitute

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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.

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.

• Working with and for Students:
  Align curricular standards with state guidelines; monitor student progress through standards‑based assessments; analyze student data; differentiate instruction; teach 4 English classes per day (with 2 periods reserved for preparation and collaboration); tutor one day per week after school; support, plan and/or co‑lead Service‑Learning projects; advise 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; collaborate with colleagues to ensure the success of the school mission; participate in weekly professional development sessions; participate in weekly grade‑level team meetings; input academic and behavioral data on the school data management system.

• You are a skilled educator with at least 1‑3 years of experience teaching English.
• You understand the importance of culturally responsive education and are committed to standards‑based teaching and learning.
• You are unapologetically focused on student outcomes and work to build student‑centered learning environments.
• You respond reactively and proactively to the academic and social‑emotional needs of students.
• You have a proven track record of achieving academic success with a diverse student body.
• You are values aligned, passionate about Salem Academy Charter School’s mission and vision, and bring people together to 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 classroom and school culture.
• You are caring, committed, and collaborative with colleagues and families.

• Bachelor’s degree; demonstrated subject matter competence and a sound understanding of the Common Core; background clearance.
• Preferred – possession of Massachusetts Teacher Certification or successful completion of the MTEL (MTEL completion required in first year).
• Multilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience designing and successfully implementing culturally responsive curriculum.
• Similar life experiences as our students.
• Excitement about integrating academics with service work.
• Interest in working collaboratively to improve instruction for all students.

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.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industry: Primary and Secondary Education