SY 26-27 Middle School Math Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Welcome to Conservatory Lab Charter School- a community that stands out in Massachusetts:

The ONLY charter school designated a "School of Recognition" by DESE based on SY22/23 growth metrics across all subgroups.

A finalist for the Pozen Prize in 2019, awarded for strong student growth.

An "El Sistema-inspired" program, where students have music class every day and learn a wide variety of instruments.

An EL Education school where project-based learning, social-emotional development, and rigorous academics are woven together for powerful outcomes.

A place where students implicitly learn to uplift each other, persevere, and cooperate through their experiences in music as well as academic classes.

Come join our community and be part of a unique, dynamic team committed to holistic excellence in urban education!

Conservatory Lab Charter School empowers a diverse range of children as scholars, artists, and leaders through a unique and rigorous academic and music education. We enrich the larger community through performance, service, and collaboration. As a laboratory school, we develop and disseminate innovative educational approaches that will positively impact children in other schools and programs.

Conservatory Lab Charter School seeks teachers who are passionate about teaching, learning and developing curriculum that captures students' interests and connects them to the community. As an Expeditionary Learning school, we seek innovative, collaborative, and community-oriented educators who desire to build a unique culture and improve practice through reflection, professional development, and coaching. Conservatory teachers work in teams to ensure that the school's academic standards are rigorous, clear, measurable, and aligned with MA standards. CLCS's unique curriculum provides opportunities to identify interesting places for students to complete field work and connect with local organizations for service learning opportunities. The ideal candidate is excited about leading students to become young stewards of our community, by connecting social studies and science content to areas of need in our local community. Academic teachers collaborate with the El Sistema music teachers and visual arts teacher to integrate music whenever possible. The school provides professional development integrated into the schedule every week, as well as daily opportunities to meet and plan with colleagues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and teach curriculum that is aligned with the academic standards of the school and the State of Massachusetts

Expeditionary Learning practices

Utilize the Massachusetts Mathematics frameworks to develop dynamic units that support a range of learners

Develop assessments in grade level teams that measure progress toward the academic standards

Nurture, maintain, and communicate high academic expectations for all students

Incorporate direct instruction, small group work, projects, and cooperative learning to engage all students

Work in collaboration with support staff to problem solve and identify innovative, practical, and effective differentiation strategies to meet student learning needs and close achievement gaps by linking assessment to instruction

Collaborate with support staff to develop instructional techniques and create classroom environments that align with the School's curriculum

Identify student needs and partner with support staff in assessing and supporting students' health, social, and academic improvements

Maintain regular communication with parents/caregivers about student progress

Collaborate with other personnel at the school

Articulate school culture, vision, and mission to students and parents

Share responsibility for celebrating grade level and school-wide activities

Build a safe and supportive classroom culture, by teaching and overseeing daily "crew" to support community building and social emotional learning

Serve on school-wide teams and committees as needed

Reflect on practice, using feedback from coach and instructional team to refine practice and improve student learning

Participate in regular sessions to look at student work (LASW), analyze data, and plan collaboratively

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in related content

Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

2-3 years of experience working with urban youth

Master's Degree and certification

SEI endorsement

Experience in inclusion or Special needs classrooms

Salary commensurate with experience.

Required Documentation Upload:

1. Resume: Please submit an updated copy of your resume, highlighting your relevant experience, skills, and achievements.
2. Licensure: If applicable to the position, we require a copy of your current professional licensure. Ensure that the license is valid and in good standing.
3. Degree: Kindly provide a copy of your highest educational degree relevant to the position.

Welcome to ATX Learning

Conservatory Lab Charter School empowers a diverse range of children as scholars, artists, and leaders through a unique and rigorous academic and music education. We enrich the larger community through performance, service, and collaboration. As a laboratory school, we develop and disseminate innovative educational approaches that positively impact children in other schools and programs.
At Conservatory Lab, we believe in the power of music and learning to transform the lives of our students and their families. At the core of our pioneering curriculum is the hybrid of two proven and exemplary programs: El Sistema and Expeditionary Learning. Both programs emphasize the experience of breaking through barriers in the pursuit of excellence - creating a culture and habit of perseverance. Taken together, these two programs motivate and nurture our students to become dedicated scholars, compassionate leaders, and skilled musicians.