Communications & Enrollment Coordinator - Berkshirejobs : Job Details

POSITION SUMMARY

For the position of Secondary Math Teacher, we seek an individual with a strong background in middle and/or high school math instruction. The person selected will be passionate about educating all students and will be an enthusiastic contributor to a dynamic school environment that has a strong record of academic success. This is a full time teaching position.

BART teachers are skillful educators, and:

• Welcome the challenge of being a teacher in an organization committed to excellence;
• Believe that data-driven instruction is a powerful way to educate students;
• Recognize that objective assessments of student performance are important tools that must be used in concert with deep, analytical thinking assignments to assess student understanding;
• Excel in facilitating mixed-ability learning environments;
• Demonstrate depth of content knowledge and pedagogical skills in their field;
• Model themselves as continuous learners to students, parents, peers, and supervisors;
• Collaborate effectively with others on curriculum, instruction, and assessment; and
• Believe in creating a consistent environment throughout the School for discipline, classroom management, and classroom routines.

EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily and Weekly Expectations:

• Instruction: Teach 3-5 classes daily in a rotating schedule (depending on subject area; class lengths may vary).
• Planning & Development: Plan lessons and instruction; assess student work; collaborate with team teachers on curriculum and assessment; participate in reflective practice and professional development.
• Discipline / Classroom Management: Follow the school's prescribed discipline, classroom management and classroom routines to ensure a consistent environment across the school for all students.
• Online Gradebook: Maintain an up-to-date online gradebook with information on class syllabus, homework, unit plans, etc. to facilitate communication with students and their families.
• Daily Team Meetings: At the start of each work day, participate in regularly scheduled grade level and discipline-based team meetings to identify students who may be struggling, improve school culture, work as a cross-disciplinary team to integrate curriculum, and build / improve curriculum across grade levels.
• Student Meetings: Attend IEP, 504 and other family meetings as needed.
• Additional Coverage and Other Duties (as needed): Monitor breakfast, lunch, and hallways; provide co-teaching and substitute coverage for other teachers, and lead extracurricular activities, advisories, or academic support.

Annual Expectations:

• Teacher Residency (August): Participate in training and professional development; refine curriculum scope and sequence; participate in preparing to address school-wide annual goals.
• Instruction (Late August – June): School year runs from the end of August until the middle / end of June, following the local district's holiday schedule.
• Professional Development Days (monthly): Participate in full and half-day professional development activities.
• Observation (30-60 minutes/month): Observe and/or participate in other teachers' classes to learn and share new ideas.
• Best Practices Sharing: Support the school in developing best practices and sharing them with the broader education community.
• Proctor MCAS, PSAT, AP, and Other Exams: Follow all instructions to maintain the integrity of accountability exams.