Teacher - Science Gr. 6 (CAMS) (SY26-27)

TrulyHired; Chelsea (MA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Chelsea Public Schools is seeking a 6th grade science teacher for the CAMS program. The role focuses on planning rigorous curriculum, assessing student progress, and delivering evidence-based interventions to support diverse learners.

Collaboration with district specialists and ongoing professional development are integral to the position. The district emphasizes equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all students, with a commitment to safe, welcoming learning environments and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Massachusetts DESE teaching licensure in grade and subject area for the assignment.
• Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for core content teachers.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of MA curriculum frameworks, instruction, and assessment.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and RTI is helpful.

Responsabilités

• Plan and assess curriculum and instruction effectiveness.
• Meet and instruct assigned students at designated locations and times.
• Develop a program of study that meets individual student needs and abilities.
• Provide instructional support to struggling students in classroom and pull-out settings.
• Deliver daily focused, research-based interventions using approved materials.
• Use clear learning goals and effective questioning techniques.
• Employ technology and innovative approaches to enhance student learning.
• Create a conducive classroom environment and promote high standards.
• Maintain accurate records and progress reports as required.
• Collaborate with district specialists when learning problems arise.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.

Connaissances

Diversity & inclusion

Curriculum knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Assessment & data use

Formation

Bachelor's degree or higher

Massachusetts teacher licensure (6-8 science)

Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement

Description du poste

Job Description

Title - Teacher - Science Gr. 6 (CAMS) (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.

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 Engligh 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. See salary information on 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 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.