Teacher - Physical Education (Kelly) (SY26-27)

TrulyHired; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Public Schools in Chelsea, MA, seeks a Teacher - Physical Education for the Kelly School (Caminos Dual Program) to plan and deliver curriculum, assess student progress, and support bilingual learners.

The role emphasizes equity, diverse learners, 6.5-hour day, 184 school days, and collaboration with administrators to maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment; MA licensure and SEI endorsement required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college.
• Valid Massachusetts DESE teacher licensure for the assignment.
• Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for core content teachers.
• Ability to work with diverse population.
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum frameworks, instruction, and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assess curriculum and instruction effectively.
• Instruct assigned students at designated locations/times.
• Plan a program of study meeting individual student needs and abilities.
• Provide daily focused, research-based interventions with approved materials.
• Use innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including technology, to enhance learning.
• Maintain a safe, conducive classroom environment and promote high standards.

Skills

Diverse population

Bilingual Spanish

Culturally responsive teaching

Work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Massachusetts teacher licensure

Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement

Job description

Job Description

Title - Teacher - Physical Education (Kelly) (SY26-27)

About Chelsea Public Schools:

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,200 students in 11 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, a virtual school, and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at www.chelseaschools.com/cps.

About Kelly School:

The Caminos Dual Program in Chelsea Public Schools serves students in Grades 1-4 at the Kelly Elementary School. Students are supported in bilingualism, biliteracy, and academic language acquisition in English and Spanish.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction;
• Meets and instructs assigned students in the locations and at the time designated;
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students;
• Provide instruction support to struggling students in classroom settings and in pull out settings
• Plan and provide daily focused, research-based interventions to students using approved instructional materials
• Responsible for effective instruction which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques;
• Responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn;
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students;
• Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement and behavior;
• Implements the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives;
• Assesses and documents the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required;
• Documents the learning problems of students and seeks the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation;
• Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms;
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness;
• Attends staff meetings as required;
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others;
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students;
• Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and\or second language learners;
• Foster learning environment that is safe and welcoming where all students thrive, providing equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, homelessness, religion, national origin, or disability;
• Responsible to support students with disabilities in a general education setting.
• Responsible to support and differentiate learning for students who are second language learners.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as determined by the Principal and/or Designee

Qualifications Required:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education teacher licensure in grade and subject area appropriate for the assignment;
• Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for core content teachers
• Ability to work with diverse population;
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum frameworks, curriculum, instruction, and assessment;
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and response to intervention helpful
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Qualifications Preferred:

• Bilingual Spanish
• Dual certification in ESL and/or Moderate Disabilities

Terms:

The length of the school day is 6.5 hours, but subject to longer hours for schools with extended day. The number of school days are 184 days. For salary information, see CPS website.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Chelsea 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 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.

Welcome to ATX Learning

Welcome to Chelsea Public Schools!

Chelsea Public Schools is a diverse school district just north of Boston, Massachusetts. The administrative office for the district is located at 500 Broadway, Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150. Please visit our website at www.ChelseaSchools.com, and please see the Chelsea Schools section for specific information on each of our schools.

Teachers, administrators, and support staff, from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve are dedicated to providing Chelsea students with a Bridge to Success, a commitment that ALL students will achieve at high levels, think critically, and graduate from our school system college and career ready.

Vision

By June 30, 2016, Chelsea Public Schools will be a model for other school districts in the way we utilize reflective practice and leverage family and community partnerships to ensure that ALL students achieve at high levels, think critically, and graduate from our school system college and career ready.