Elementary School BCBA26-27

Elementary School

BCBA'26-27

Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence - Springfield, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5731277

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

May 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Our Mission "Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education." Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence prepares kindergarten-through-5th grade students of Springfield for academic success and engaged citizenship through insistence on rigorous, challenging work. The school incorporates Dr. King's commitment to the highest standards in scholarship, civic participation and the ideal of the beloved community. Background on MLKCSE Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence (MLKCSE) is a stand-alone free and public charter school serving 370 students in grades K through 5 in Springfield, Massachusetts. MLKCSE was founded in 2006 and is dedicated to fighting the opportunity gap in Western MA. We are committed to providing each and every one of our students with the quality education they deserve. MLKCSE is a Title I school. Our MLKCSE students are 34.7% African American and 58.3% Hispanic. 100% of our students qualify for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch. 24.2% of our students are Emerging Bilingual students and 18.8% of our students have special needs. Our school is meeting or exceeding targets for most (93%) accountability measures. Overall, our school performs better than 60% of elementary and middle schools statewide at the 61st percentile. MLKCSE is ranked one of the six charter schools in Massachusetts to be meeting more than 75% of the criterion-reference targets. MLKCSE ranked as the 4th highest charter school in the State for our math performance. The Role Instructional Specialists who flourish at MLKCSE are lifelong learners, leaders, problem-solvers and are reflective and optimistic. They have deep subject matter knowledge in their respective content, a comprehensive understanding of the Common Core State Standards and shifts, sound insight about child and adolescent development, and a clear vision for high quality planning and instruction. Instructional Specialists are assigned a specific content and grade levels to support (Literacy, Math, Humanities, and Science). Instructional Specialists at MLKCSE are disciplined and organized. They have a strong work ethic, are dependable, and are a team player. MLKCSE is an environment for educational professionals who enjoy thinking deeply and intentionally about high quality instruction, how to best meet the needs of our diverse learners, and who proactively collaborate with colleagues to support our students in getting better and faster. Specific Responsibilities 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, colleagues and families Participate in required collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, meetings, professional development, and school-wide functions; help facilitate some professional development opportunities upon request Engage in coaching and feedback cycles with instructional leaders and implement feedback to improve practice Collaborate, co-plan, and discuss data with Special Educators, ESL Educators, other Instructional Specialists, and Instructional Leaders to ensure students receive the necessary targeted interventions and support Lead professional conversations to foster a common understanding of performance standards in their assigned content area Identify students in partnership with academic Directors and Principal who are not meeting benchmarks and plan appropriate interventions Collaborate with grade level team members to write student-specific goals and develop Specialists' caseload and schedule The Instructional Specialist, classroom teacher, and content specific Academic Director collaboratively decide when students should enter and exit intervention with the Instructional Specialist. The classroom teacher prioritizes students who need specialized and targeted help that they cannot deliver in the classroom for intervention with an Instructional Specialist. Share ownership and responsibility for the development or revision of curricular materials and teacher's instructional techniques to strengthen the quality of instruction Model for and coach teachers in order to strengthen their instructional practice Administer assessments, record and review data, and work with teachers and staff to address findings Assist classroom teacher in providing accommodations for students Participate in regular interim data meetings with teachers and instructional leadership and participate in planning and reteaching Provide resources and ideas for adapting instruction for re-teaching Support classroom teachers' efforts to address all students' needs by delivering purposeful academic research-based interventions to small groups and in some cases one-on-one targeted intervention and support to students Plan lessons for intervention groups that are aligned to their specific goals Collect, analyze and report ongoing data on students receiving intervention services Consistently meet our school expectations for professionalism and fulfill required responsibilities in a timely and professional manner Fulfill other duties as assigned Qualifications Shared dedication to MLKCSE's mission and organizational values Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students Growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through frequent feedback, coaching, and professional development Excellent organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, people skills and the willingness to be a team player Commitment to lifelong learning Create an academic climate where students are held to the highest expectations for interpersonal and academic work and are actively engaged in constructing their understanding of the core content Use frequent and varied data collection and analysis to drive awareness of student needs, provide feedback, and plan instruction Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity; belief in the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion Relate authentically and professionally with students, colleagues, and families Experience teaching with a strong and consistent track record of results with students Experience coaching others and designing and delivering interventions Requirements Bachelor's degree or higher Master's degree in elementary or secondary education preferred Must have completed and passed required MTEL(s) by the end of their first year with MLKCSE or have MA teachers licensure SEI endorsement by the end of their first year with MLKCSE Minimum of three years of teaching experience as a classroom teacher (excluding student teaching, practicum, or international teaching experience) preferred Bilingual Spanish highly desirable Other This position is full-time and reports to the Principal. Salary is competitive and based on experience and education. Our community and students are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at MLKCSE. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.

Position Type:

Full-time