Job title: Third Grade Teacher (2018-2019)

Job Location: Horace Mann Laboratory School

Position Overview:

The Horace Mann Laboratory School (HMLS) is seeking an innovative and collaborative third grade teacher who comfortably fosters a safe and positive classroom environment with high student engagement, ambitious goals and joyful learning. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who wants to inspire students through authentic hands-on literacy, mathematics, science and social studies units. We are eager to identify an individual who is able to collaborate effectively with the other members of our staff, sees herself/himself as a learner, and can balance both the rigorous responsibility as well as the joy and humor of working in a K-5 school. HMLS supports teachers' professional growth through grade-level professional learning communities, an instructional coaching model, and mentoring for beginning teachers.

In recent years HMLS has experimented with a departmentalized 3 rd grade model, in which one teacher has taught literacy and the other has taught math, science and social studies. Although this model is currently under review, it is possible that the successful candidate will be asked to specialize in literacy, math, science and/or social studies.

The Horace Mann Laboratory School serves children and families from a diverse range of backgrounds. We value diversity among our staff as well and are eager to field applications from candidates who represent diverse racial, cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The successful candidate will possess a strong conceptual understanding of literacy, mathematics and science instruction at the elementary level and an unwavering belief in the power of school communities to make a difference in the lives of children. This individual will work under the general supervision of the principal and assistant principal and will be evaluated following the professional standards articulated in the Massachusetts Teacher Rubric.

The Salem Public Schools:

Salem Public Schools (SPS) knows that there is no more important factor in a child's education than a great teacher. Here in Salem, great teachers are passionate about urban education, drive student achievement, reflect and respect the racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students, and have a strong commitment to the Salem community. Salem Public Schools also seeks individuals who are able to serve all of our students, regardless of ability or language. At a minimum, candidates must have:

• A valid Massachusetts' teaching license for the appropriate content area and grade.
• A Bachelor's degree.
• The ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the building Principal and Assistant Principal, the 3rd Grade teacher:

• Teaches English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies by using the district curriculum and other appropriate learning activities reflecting a deep understanding of state frameworks and use of the workshop model.
• Systematically embeds literacy practices into science and social studies instruction so that students develop an inquiry mindset and an understanding of science and social studies concepts by reading, writing, listening, speaking and engaging with science and social studies topics in authentic ways.
• Promotes the learning and growth of all students by providing high-quality and coherent instruction, designing and administering authentic and meaningful student assessments, analyzing students performance and growth data, using this data to improve instruction, providing students with constructive feedback on an ongoing basis.
• Promotes the learning and growth of all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, crate a safe and effective classroom environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency.
• Promotes the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families and caregivers.
• Collaborates effectively with specialists, instructional coaches, administrators and parents to foster positive social, emotional and academic development.
• Collaborates effectively with teaching colleagues, including those with expertise in modifying instruction for English language learners and students with disabilities, to identify strategies that promote the success of all students in the classroom.
• Collaborates with faculty and students of our partner institution, Salem State University (SSU), to promote innovative learning experiences for HMLS students.
• Actively pursues professional development and learning opportunities to improve quality of practice and expertise.
• Additional duties may be assigned by the principal and/or assistant principal.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Required); Masters Degree preferred;
• Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in Elementary Education (1-6) (Required); Additional certification in English as a Second Language (ESL), Special Education (Moderate Disabilities) and/or Elementary Mathematics preferred.
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (Required); Additional certification in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education preferred;
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred;
• Experience working in an urban elementary public school setting preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to foster positive academic growth through the planning and delivery of high-quality instruction to students representing a diverse range of learning needs;
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver standards-based math instruction that develops students' conceptual understanding of core math ideas through investigation and academic conversations;
• Experience facilitating inquiry-based science instruction and/or familiarity with C3 social studies framework preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to design, administer and analyze a variety of informal and formal assessments, (i.e. running records, math assessments, etc.) to inform instructional next steps and create small groups for targeted instruction; experience implementing the reading/writing workshop model and the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System (BAS) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a classroom running small groups/centers in a positive way where kids are learning how to manage their own learning; Familiarity with the Responsive Classroom model preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a professional learning community;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with families, community members and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

New Teacher Orientation for all first year teachers and all teaching staff new to the Salem Public Schools for the 2018/2019 School Year will be held on August 21st and 22nd, 2018. This is a required commitment of all new teaching staff. Professional Development for all teaching staff (new and returning) will begin on August 28, 2018. The full 2018/2019 School Year Calendar can be found on the Salem Public Schools' website.

Position Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer
Salem Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Contact Information
Liza Bento, Director of Human Capital
29 Highland Avenue
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Phone: 978-740-1115
Fax: 978-740-1279
Email: humancapital@salemk12.org