Upper School Teacher

TrulyHired; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Methuen Public Schools in Methuen, MA seeks an Upper School Teacher (grades 5–8) to deliver high expectations for achievement and equal access to rigorous instruction. The ideal candidate holds a Massachusetts teaching license in Humanities 5–8 with SEI Endorsement; a Bachelor's degree is required and a Master’s degree is preferred; bilingual abilities are encouraged.

You will plan lessons, use data to guide instruction, collaborate with colleagues, and support a diverse student population to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the major area and SEI Endorsement required.
• Massachusetts 5-8 Humanities license required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual ability is encouraged in this diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets individual student needs.
• Creates a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives.
• Employs evidence-based instructional methods to meet objectives.
• Communicates with colleagues, students, and parents regularly.
• Adheres to district policies and school rules.

Skills

Clear communication

Data-driven instruction

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Classroom management

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree (major study)

Massachusetts 5-8 Humanities license

SEI Endorsement

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Google

Job description

Job Description

METHUEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

VACANCY NOTICE

Pay Range - $60,253 - $112,326 pro-rated

Title: Upper School Teacher

This position is contingent upon sufficient funding and enrollment.

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide direct instruction to students in 5-8 in order to deliver Methuen Public Schools high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools.

OUR MISSION

Methuen Public Schools enrolls approximately 7000 in a total of five schools. Methuen Public Schools has four PK-8 schools: the Comprehensive Grammar School, the Marsh Grammar School, the Tenney Grammar School, the Timony Grammar School, and one comprehensive high school: Methuen High School. We are a diverse sub-urban/urban community and designated a Gateway City. Our schools celebrate diversity and acceptance of students and families from differing backgrounds. We are committed to setting high expectations of all students and faculty in Methuen Public Schools. Methuen Public Schools students will achieve academic, social-emotional, and civic success. They will attain technological, cultural, and social knowledge to allow them to succeed in college and careers. Students will inspire the community through citizenship, leadership, and their commitment to lifelong learning.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Massachusetts Teaching license in Humanities 5-8 with SEI Endorsement is required. Additional content area license is encouraged.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

At least a Bachelor's Degree in the area of major study. Master's degree preferred.

Bilingual preferred - Primary languages spoken in the community are: English, Spanish, Arabic, and French.

SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form;
• Use evidence-based research practices and data to most effectively guide increasing student achievement using proactive and solution-focused approaches to meeting student needs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community
• Work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Methuen School policies (as long as the policies do not conflict with the Methuen Educators Association (Unit A) Contract)
• Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner
• Maintain appropriate confidential records
• React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes, behavior/aggression, seizure activity, etc.)
• Operate and/or acquire skills to operate a computer and related software including but not limited to Google and use instructional technology appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology
• Strong collaborative, teaching, coaching and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting.
• Strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a high demand position.
• Knowledge of specialized content area as well as any related laws and procedures.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, in order to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs best instructional methods (i.e.Universal Design for Learning) and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Communicates with colleagues, students, and or parents on a regular basis.
• Adheres to all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and or volunteer(s).
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff and or school committees.
• Participate in staff development programs.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal (and/or Director, if any). The performance of this job will be evaluated as per the Methuen Education Association (Unit A) Contract.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Covered under Methuen Education Association (Unit A) Contract.

Please note that the District reserves the right to transfer all personnel among buildings on an as needed basis to serve the best interests of all students as long as this does not conflict with the Methuen Education Association (Unit A) Contract.

HELPFUL LINKS

Methuen Education Association Contract

Methuen Public Schools is committed to establishing a diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment focused on teaching and learning. A team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our students better. We welcome all qualified applicants.