High School Science Teacher

High School Science teacherWho We AreSalem 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.What We BelieveSalem 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 schoolculture 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 doSalem Academy Charter School seeks an excellent high school Science 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 Math and Science teams.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 Science 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 guidelinesDocumenting annual, unit, and lesson plans correlated to state standardsMonitoring student progress through standards-based assessmentsTeaching 4 classes a dayAnalyzing student dataDifferentiating instructionSupporting, planning, and co-leading Service-Learning projectsAdvising students through daily Connections class (homeroom)Input academic and behavioral data on the school data management systemAnalyze student data and monitor student progress through standards-based assessmentsWorking with and for Families:Participate in Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences three times per yearCommunicate regularly with families about academic and social progressWorking with and for ColleaguesBuild and maintain a strong school culture centered on student achievementWork collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the success of the school missionParticipate in weekly professional development sessionsParticipate in weekly grade-level team meetingsInputting academic and behavioral data into the school data management systemWho You Are:You are a skilled educator with at least 2 years of experience teaching any STEM courses.Experience teaching high school Science 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.Qualifications:Belief in the mission and vision of the schoolRelentless commitment to raising the academic achievement of all studentsCommitment to standards-based teaching and learningAbility to provide a structured, orderly, safe, and respectful environment for studentsExperience working with a diverse student bodyExcitement about integrating academics with service work.Interest in working collaboratively to improve instruction for all studentsEagerness to be part of creating an innovative and rigorous middle and high school programPossession of Massachusetts Teacher Certification or successful completion of the MTELs associated with the role.Salem Academy Charter School values a school culture that celebrates learning. We believe that the adult culture 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.