Grade 3 Teacher, Witchcraft Heights Elementary School, Salem Public Schools

Grade 3 Teacher, Witchcraft Heights Elementary School

Salem Public Schools

Salem Public Schools

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public School leaders are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement. They respect and value the racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students and their families, and have a strong commitment to the Salem community. Salem Public Schools seeks individuals who are able to serve all of our students, regardless of ability or language. Applicants who have experience working in urban schools and have bilingual skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do

Elementary School teachers are responsible for preparing all students for personal and academic success. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a high-quality educational program. The elementary teacher will effectively manage a partnership with families through regular ongoing communication. The elementary teacher will participate in ongoing professional learning and coaching to deepen knowledge of rigorous engaging curriculum and pedagogy in both academic content and social emotional learning.

Role Responsibilities

• Teaches reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, by using the school and district curricula and other appropriate learning activities reflecting a deep understanding of state frameworks and use of the workshop model.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Uses assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
• Creates a welcoming classroom environment so that all students feel seen and have access to learning.
• Prepares teaching materials and related reports including ongoing data analyses for the purpose of improving instruction, implementing lesson plans, and documenting student progress.
• Participates in in-service programs to enhance the overall educational experience for students.
• Instructs and provides assistance for student learning, individually or in groups, designing lessons that both present and reinforce learning concepts.
• Works under the general supervision of the building principal and other building administrators, manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for candidates who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to change children’s lives through innovative curriculum. You’ll be right at home here if you are a reflective practitioner who values collaboration with colleagues and pushes yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level. We expect our SPS employees to:

• Hold a deep commitment to students and families and value diversity - The SPS community is vibrant organization that is striving to be embrace anti-racist/anti-bias values. We value diversity in background, ethnicity, language, and perspective. You embrace and affirm the backgrounds of all members of the SPS community and view our diversity as a powerful resource that supports us each in learning and doing our best work.
• Hold high expectations for yourself, students, and colleagues – You see potential in all, especially our SPS students, and maintain high expectations for achievement, while providing the support necessary to meet that bar. You hold yourself to high expectations, modeling SPS values and seeking opportunities to continuously improve.
• Build authentic, caring relationships with colleagues, students, and families – You build strong relationships across students, families, and colleagues that are collaborative in nature and contribute to the individual and collective success of SPS. You partner with families and colleagues to make decisions in the best interest of students and learning.
• Embrace feedback – You are a reflective practitioner who learns from failure, using mistakes and challenges as opportunities for growth. You model persistence and growth mindset and thrive in a culture of feedback.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Required Massachusetts teaching certification
• Dual Certification (Special Education or ESL) a plus
• SEI Endorsement Required
• Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
• Second Language Proficiency a plus
• Current authorization to work in the United States

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.