Temporary Full-Time Healh & Wellness Teacher BART Charter Public School BART Charter Public School - Adams, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5892746

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about educating all students to succeed in college and who want to contribute to a dynamic school environment that has a strong record of academic success. BART teachers must be skillful educators, and: Welcome the challenge of being a teacher in an organization committed to excellence; Believe that data-driven instruction is a powerful way to educate students; Recognize that objective assessments of student performance are important tools that must be used in concert with deep, analytical thinking assignments to assess student understanding; Excel in facilitating mixed-ability learning environments; Demonstrate depth of content knowledge and pedagogical skills in their field; Model themselves as continuous learners to students, parents, peers and supervisors; Collaborate effectively with others on curriculum, instruction and assessment; Believe in creating a consistent environment throughout the school for discipline, classroom management and classroom routines.

EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily and Weekly Expectations:

Instruction:

Teach 3-5 classes daily in a rotating schedule (depending on subject area; class lengths may vary); this includes both Collegiate Skills and Fitness classes.

Planning & Development:

plan lessons and instruction; assess student work; collaborate with team teachers on curriculum and assessment; participate in reflective practice and professional development.

Advisory:

serve as the advisor for approximately 12-15 students; participate in community meetings, facilitate advisory circles and other advisory activities. Supported Study /

Silent Reading:

depending on teaching load, be available to help students with organization and homework in a supported study or facilitate a silent reading period. Discipline /

Classroom Management:

follow the school's prescribed discipline, classroom management and classroom routines to ensure a consistent environment across the school for all students.

Online Gradebook:

Maintain an up-to-date online gradebook with information on class syllabus, homework, unit plans, etc. to facilitate communication with students and their families.

Daily Team Meetings:

At the start of each work day, participate in regularly scheduled grade level and discipline-based team meetings to identify students who may be struggling, improve school culture, work as a cross-disciplinary team to integrate curriculum, and build / improve curriculum across grade levels.

Student Meetings:

Attend IEP, 504 and other family meetings as needed. Additional Coverage and Other Duties (as needed): monitor breakfast, lunch, hallways, and the student support classroom; provide substitute coverage for other teachers.

Expectations:

Participate in all training and professional development; adopt and use curriculum scope and sequence; advance school-wide goals.

Instruction:

this is an immediate opening and the temporary position could be from 3 to 6 months or longer. Observation (30-60 minutes/month): observe and/or participate in other teachers' classes to learn and share new ideas.

Best Practices Sharing:

Support the school in developing best practices and sharing them with the broader education community.

Position Type:

Full-time