Middle School Science Teacher (Grades 6-8)

Collins Middle School

2018-2019 Anticipated Vacancy
Application Due Date: Open until filled
Salary: Per the SPS-STU Teacher Salary Schedule

We value diversity among our staff and are eager to field applications from candidates who represent diverse racial, cultural and linguistic backgrounds. We serve approximately 4,000 students who speak 34 languages and come from 37 countries. More than 50% of our students identify as Hispanic, African-American, Asian, or multi-racial. More than 60% of our students come from low-income households, and 14% are English language learners. You can make a difference in Salem!

THE TEACHERS WE SEEK
Salem Public Schools (SPS) knows that there is no more important factor in a child's education than a great teacher. Here in Salem, great teachers are passionate about urban education, drive student achievement, reflect and respect the racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students, and have a strong commitment to the Salem community. Salem Public Schools also seeks individuals who are able to serve all of our students, regardless of ability or language, have experience teaching in urban schools, are bilingual, and hold dual certifications.

Salem Public Schools has a strong focus on standards-based instruction and student-centered learning. Key competencies that we look for in our educators include:

• Content and learning progressions. We are interested in teachers who have a firm understanding of the central concepts and skills of their content areas, have a firm understanding of what “mastery” looks like for key concepts, and are skillful in building accessible lessons that match grade-level standards.
• Support for all learners. We believe it is essential for teachers to demonstrate cultural sensitivity, awareness, and responsiveness and to be skillful in designing daily learning experiences that are accessible to all learners.

• Strong relationships. We seek to recruit educators who are committed to developing strong relationships with students and who are invested in learning about their students academically, personally, and socially. Positive and ongoing family engagement is a core value that all members of the Salem Public Schools team prioritize.

• Assessment and data. We want our teachers to use formative assessments to collect timely and relevant data about student's mastery of content and skill and to use data to personalize instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS

At a minimum, candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Hold a valid Massachusetts' teaching license for the appropriate content area and grade; SEI Endorsement

• Have a Bachelor's degree (Required) Masters Degree preferred

• Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
• Current authorization to work in the United States

• Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged to apply

New Teacher Orientation for all first year teachers and all teaching staff new to the Salem Public Schools for the 2018/2019 School Year will be held on August 21st and 22nd, 2018. This is a required commitment of all new teaching staff. Professional Development for all teaching staff (new and returning) will begin on August 28, 2018. The full 2018/2019 School Year Calendar can be found on the Salem Public Schools' website.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer
Salem Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Contact Information
Liza Bento, Director of Human Capital
29 Highland Avenue
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Phone: 978-740-1115
Fax: 978-740-1279
Email: humancapital@salemk12.org