Salem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban charter school north of Boston offering a rigorous college preparatory program to 480 students in grades 6-12. Since 2004, SACS has been committed to serving the diverse population of Salem. Through a unique integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community, Salem Academy graduates informed, articulate and proactive individuals of strong character.

Salem Academy seeks teachers who believes that all young people, regardless of background, are entitled to an excellent, college-preparatory education. SACS is an integrated middle and high school, which are referred to as Lower School and Upper School respectively. Ideal candidates will have experience developing a classroom culture that is positive, respectful, and inclusive of all students. Candidates should be passionate about SACS’s mission and vision and have a proven track record of achieving academic success with a diverse student body.

Salem Academy seeks an excellent high school history teacher who is committed to raising student achievement through an integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community.

Qualifications

Belief in the mission and vision of the school

Relentless commitment to raising the academic achievement of all students

Commitment to standards-based teaching and learning

Ability to provide a structured, orderly, safe, and respectful environment for students

Experience working with a diverse student body

Excitement about integrating academics with service work

Interest in working collaboratively to improve instruction for all students

Eagerness to be part of creating an innovative and rigorous middle and high school program

Possession of Massachusetts Teacher Certification or successful completion of the MTEL

Responsibilities

Teaching 4 sections of HS History

Aligning curricular standards with state guidelines

Collaborating with Special Ed. and ELD teachers to support students with diverse learning needs

Building and maintaining strong school culture centered on achievement

Implementing common academic and behavioral procedures to ensure a structured, respectful, and achievement-oriented school

Inputting academic and behavioral data on the school data management system

Monitoring and analyzing student progress through standards-based assessments

Advising students through daily Connections class

Planning and leading service learning projects

Hosting Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences three times per year and communicating regularly with families

Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the success of the school mission

Participating in weekly professional development sessions (e.g., Curriculum Teams, workshops)

Participating in weekly Form Meetings (e.g., grade-level teams)