PE Teacher; SY

Overview

Salem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban charter school north of Boston, MA 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. Salem Academy values a school culture that celebrates learning, and we believe that the adult culture in the school is the foundation of the school’s success.

The culture is based on mutual respect, integrity, professionalism, a commitment to excellence, a collaborative spirit, and a sense of human kindness particularly as it relates to age-appropriate adolescent development.

What You’ll do Salem Academy Charter School seeks an excellent PE Teacher. We are looking for a teacher who is committed to reaching all students, raising achievement through a rigorous and relevant curriculum, and supporting a school culture of excellence and joyful learning. This employee is a member of our Health & Wellness team. This position could involve teaching additional wellness or PE classes on occasion as well as health-related workshops for Grade 6.

The ideal candidate has experience with standards-based grading and is committed to raising student achievement through an integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community. The PE teacher will be responsible for the following in addition to other duties as assigned by their manager:

• Working with and for Students:
  Aligning curricular standards with state guidelines
• Promoting health and wellness initiatives within the school and community
• Documenting annual, unit, and lesson plans correlated to state standards
• Monitoring student progress through standards-based assessments
• Analyzing student data
• Differentiating instruction
• Supporting, planning, and co-leading Service-Learning projects
• Advising students through daily Connections class (homeroom)
• Input academic and behavioral data on the school data management system

• Working with and for Families:
  Participate in Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences three times per year
• Communicate regularly with families about academic and social progress
• Working with and for Colleagues:
  Build and maintain a 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 into the school data management system

• You are a skilled educator with at least 3 years of experience teaching Health/PE courses. You have experience implementing a culturally responsive curriculum.
• You are committed to standards-based teaching and learning. You work to build student-centered learning environments.
• You respond proactively and reactively 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 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.
• Belief in the mission and vision of the school
• Relentless commitment to raising the academic achievement of all students
• Commitment to standards-based teaching and learning
• Ability to provide a structured, orderly, safe, and respectful environment for students
• Experience working with a diverse student body
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