Job DescriptionJob Responsibilities:
- Provide coverage for teachers in grades 6th - 12th
- Teaches subject area according to curriculum guidelines specified by the charter school
- Further develops and refines a high-level, challenging curriculum in the subject area
- Maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students
- Collaborates with other faculty in the delivery of appropriate instructional approaches and best practices, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of students
- Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with BACPS mission statement, including understanding, modeling, and fostering independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and abstract reasoning
- Facilitates and mediates positive and restorative resolution of problems that might arise with students and/or parents
- Assesses student performance continuously and objectively
- Develops with parents and students a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity
- Holds parent/student/teacher conferences in a manner consistent with BACPS guidelines
- Participates in all professional development activities
- Participates in all staff meetings including school governance
- Demonstrates awareness of school/community needs and initiates activities to meet those identified needs
- May perform other projects and duties as directed by the principal
Education/Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in applicable field of study/education from an accredited college or university or
- Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree, or
- Have at least two years of post-secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, or
- Have met a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process and expertise in a specific content area
- Classroom teaching experience
- Demonstrated experience working with challenge groups in a standards-based environment, including utilizing assessments to place students, flexible pacing, flexible instruction, grouping and regrouping, acceleration, enrichment, and independent study to meet student needs
- Demonstrated success in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach
- Bilingual English/Spanish desirable
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school community staff
- A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement.
Compensation: Competitive Salary and benefits package is offered to all candidates.Baystate Academy Charter Public School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and gender identity.