Bentley Academy Charter School (BACS) prepares all of its students for personal and academic success to get to and through college. Through a combination of high academic standards, data-derived instructional methods, and community supports and partnerships, Bentley Academy Charter School establishes the critical foundation necessary for students to thrive as they advance in their academic careers.

Vision At Bentley Academy Charter School

• The leadership team regularly monitors classroom teachers for efficacy and collaborates to encourage continuous improvement gauged against consistent and high standards of practice.
• Teachers are committed to ongoing evaluation and reflection to ensure their students are supported by data-informed methods. They are empowered to select the curricula and strategies that best serve their students, as determined by regular assessments and relevant professional development.
• Students are held to clearly communicated, uniform standards of behavior, which are reinforced by school staff throughout an extended school day and year.
• Family and community members are welcomed and invited to participate in the life and values of the school with regular communications and guided support for how to reinforce the BACS ethic.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Grade level teachers work collaboratively and are primarily responsible for the development of appropriate curricula, daily high quality instruction, and the on-going success of each and every student in the school. Responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
• Implement curricula to meet academic standards;
• Ensure student mastery of state, city, and school academic and behavioral standards;
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
• Evaluate academic growth of students and maintain appropriate records;
• Participate in curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;
• Establish high expectation for each student, and support their academic, social, and emotional development;
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues;
• P articipate in an intensive staff orientation and training for up to four weeks prior to the school year;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or director of student support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) Masters Degree preferred
• Required Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in Elementary/K-8; Highly Qualified status under No Child Left Behind
• SEI Endorsement Required
• The ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
• Second Language (Spanish) Proficiency preferred
• Current authorization to work in the United States

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
Alicia Palmer, Director of Human Capital
29 Highland Avenue
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Phone: 978-740-1115
Fax: 978-740-1279
Email: apalmer@salemk12.org