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Middle School English Teacher
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What they do
A Middle or High School Teacher teaches middle school students, usually in grades 6 - 12, in a public or private school. Teaches one subject, or a group of subjects, such as math and science; works with one class all year or teaches different classes of students throughout the day. May mentor students, coach a school team or advise a student club. May specialize in working with students learning English or students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$74,417 / year median in Massachusetts
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Full Job Description Who We Are :
Founded in 2005, Holyoke Community Charter School (HCCS) offers a high-quality public education in grades PreK-8th. The school mission is to promote the joy of learning and to prepare children for success as students, citizens, and workers by providing them with a high-quality public education . Having recently completed a comprehensive strategic and academic plan, HCCS teachers are driven to support diverse learners through a multitude of ways to present content and assess performance. Moreover, HCCS recently completed construction of a new 22,000 sq. ft. wing, adding four new classrooms and a new 16,000 sq. ft. gymnasium. HCCS is raising the bar for what's possible.Teaching at HCCS includes:
- A rigorous curriculum provided for you.
- Formal mentoring and structured coaching.
- Common prep times with colleagues and team members.
- Professional Learning Communities (PLC) and Professional Development (PD) Opportunities.
- Collaborative and consultative supervision, observation, and feedback.
- Advancement/promotional potential to Mentor, Summer School Director, Head of Department, and Academic Quality Controller.
- Exceptionally supportive environment and culture.
Who We Are Looking For:
HCCS is looking for teachers who are excited about the prospects of using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworks and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) methodologies anchored to the Massachusetts Common Core Standards to prepare your instructional delivery. You are the CEO of the classroom. HCCS is looking for teachers who:- Demonstrate a high-level of professionalism.
- Differentiate across unit and lesson plans vis-à-vis the UDL frameworks.
- Illustrate a common understanding of language objectives and SEI techniques.
- Value a restorative justice approach to classroom and behavior management.