Reading Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 58,138 - 104,886; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a dedicated and certified Reading Teacher at North Andover Middle School. The ideal candidate should possess specific training in multisensory reading programs and have a commitment to diverse learners.

The position involves creating conducive learning experiences, maintaining classroom management, and engaging in ongoing professional development.

This full-time role offers a salary range of $58,138 to $104,886 per year.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in middle school.
• Commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse population.
• Strong ability to promote student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning experiences guided by district standards.
• Maintain classroom management and promote high expectations.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.

Skills

Team collaboration

Leadership capabilities

Knowledge of multisensory reading programs

Education

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

North Andover Middle School serves more than 1,040 students and their families in grades 6-8. Our entire faculty and staff work with students to achieve high academic and social standards as well as personal and community responsibility. Personal and academic growth as well as building skills in self advocacy during the middle school years prepares students for high school and beyond. Our learning approach is to offer a balanced instructional program in a team setting that emphasizes academic integrity while making an emotional connection with the students as they continue to develop social skills.

Position

Reading Teacher

Reports To

Principal/Assistant Principal & Special Education Administrator

General Description

North Andover Middle School is looking for a dedicated, talented, and certified special education teacher with specialized training and certification in a systematic multisensory reading program (e.g. Wilson or Orton Gillingham).

Candidates should have a commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse population, experience working in middle school, proven ability to work as a member of a team, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to their own learning.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in specific subject area(s).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides learning experiences in the subject area, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning.
• Maintain classroom management.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• Follows professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents and colleagues.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
• Maintains and improves professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re-certification.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal/assistant principal.

Working Conditions

Working in a school setting. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy indoor environment with work inside about 85% of the time and work outside about 15% of the work schedule. Ability to stand/sit and/or squat for extended periods of time. Perform other duties that may be assigned.

Work Year

184 days

Terms of Employment / Salary

As negotiated by the North Andover School Committee and the North Andover Teachers Association. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $58,138 to $104,886 Per Year

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy
Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Greg Landry, Director of Human Resources
• 566 Main Street
• North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]