7th Grade Science Teacher
Company: Argosy Collegiate Charter School
Location: Fall River
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Argosy Collegiate Charter School (ACCS) proudly provides a
tuition free, college preparatory, small school environment for
scholars to grow, learn, and develop collegiate dispositions and
capacities. We are open to all learners and are focused on
transforming college and career readiness for our
scholars.Successful teachers are flexible, data driven, and deeply
engaged in the feedback/coaching cycle so that there is
cohesiveness in instruction, classroom culture and academic
outcomes.There is urgency in the work and our vision for success in
college, career, and life applies to 100% of our scholars.Teachers
must have strong content knowledge while also seeking opportunities
to make meaningful cross-curriculum connections for scholars.
Teachers develop and enact well-developed repertoires of effective
instructional strategies including developing scholars'
disciplinary literacy in their content area. Effective teachers
intentionally plan for differentiation and scaffolding to provide
equity and access to the MA Curriculum Frameworks. Delivering high
academic achievement for all is the essential mission of the
school.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_*QUALIFICATIONS:
** Teaching experience preferred in an urban or charter school
setting with proven track record for closing the achievement gap;
3+ years of work experience in education (preferred)* Bachelor's
degree in education or content area (required) or Master's degree
in education or related fields (preferred)* Completion of the MTELs
in Communication and Literacy and in the content area by the end of
the first year of employment.* SEI endorsement by the end of the
first year of employment* Experience accommodating and modifying
curriculum to allow curriculum access* Experience working on teams
and collaborating with professionals* Knowledge of state and
federal compliance regulations*REPORTS TO: * Principal*ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: *ACCS teachers' responsibilities are centered
around daily planning and delivery of highly-effective instruction
and assessments that develop all scholars' proficiency in
theMassachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Teachers are responsible
for enacting schoolwide systems and routines to ensure scholars
have a well-organized, structured, and productive learning
environment. Teachers fully engage and effectively enact
co-teaching models with other general education, special education,
and English language teachers. Timely submission of all
deliverables and active participation in professional development
and collegiate collaborations are also essential
responsibilities.Essential responsibilities include but are not
limited to:*Academic Achievement *1. Create and execute rigorous
daily lesson plans that align to MA Common Core Frameworks and
support scholars toward high levels of academic achievement in
co-taught inclusion settings and small group targeted
instruction.2. Utilize a range of data sources to drive
instruction, plan for supports and interventions, and develop
responsive lesson plans.3. Use a variety of informal and formal
assessments methods, including common interim assessments, to
measure scholars' learning, growth, and progress toward achieving
state/local standards4. Provide varied and differentiated
instruction to meet scholars where they are and challenge and
motivate them to meet their full potential - this includes
innovative use of co-teaching models with special education and
English language teachers and implementation of SEI strategies.5.
Implement Individual Education Plans, 504 plans, and EL strategies
to support scholars attainment of academic goals and achievement.6.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with scholars, families,
and colleagues in ways that exemplify the Argosy Collegiate DREAM
values.*Family and Community Engagement *1. Engage with families in
a way that is culturally responsive and collaborative to ensure
that all families are welcome and can contribute to the classroom,
school, and community's effectiveness; work with colleagues to
identify and remove barriers to families' involvement, including
but not limited to families with limited access to technology, and
families whose home language is not English.2. Work collaboratively
to identify each scholar's academic, social, emotional, and
behavioral needs, including scholars with disabilities and English
learners.3. Provide regular, two-way, culturally responsive
communication with families in ways that demonstrates understanding
of and respect for different home languages, culture, and
values.*School Culture *1. Create a positive, warm, and
achievement-oriented environment based on high expectations that
engages, encourages, and motivates scholars to own their own
learning, behaviors, and choices.2. Hold all scholars to a high bar
of excellence, integrity, and accountability.3. Work with school
leadership to ensure discipline policies, systems and routines, and
classroom management expectations are consistently and effectively
enacted.*Professional Culture *1. Effectively communicate with
scholars, families, and colleagues in ways that exemplify the DREAM
values.2. Consistently fulfill all professional responsibilities,
including punctuality and reliability, and adhere to district
attendance policies; submit deliverables in a timely fashion.3.
Attend and actively engage in all professional development,
data-analysis, and planning meetings.4. Demonstrate a reflective
and solutions-oriented disposition during problem-solving
opportunities, collaboration with colleagues, team leaders, and
school leadership to improve instructional, cultural, and
leadership systems and structures.5. Engage in a continuous cycle
of feedback and improvement regarding instruction, planning, and
classroom culture.6. Demonstrate sound, professional judgment,
adhere to school and/or district's existing code of ethics, and
protect student, family, and staff confidentiality.*Desired Skills
and Characteristics *1. Alignment with Argosy Collegiate's mission
and vision for college and career readiness and success for all
scholars.2. Ability to think critically, problem-solve, backward
plan, analyze and use data, and prioritize the needs of scholars.3.
System-oriented and yet flexible and responsive to the needs of
scholars and the organization.4. Strong organization and
professional communication skills.*JOB TYPE: * Full-time, ExemptJob
Type: Full-timePay: $47,500.00 - $75,000.00 per yearBenefits:*
Dental insurance* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off*
Parental leave* Retirement plan* Tuition reimbursement* Vision
insuranceSchedule:* Monday to FridayEducation:* Bachelor's
(Preferred)Experience:* Teaching: 1 year
(Preferred)License/Certification:* Teaching Certification
(Preferred)Work Location: One location
Keywords: Argosy Collegiate Charter School, Fall River , 7th Grade Science Teacher, Education / Teaching , Fall River, Massachusetts
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