AP Government and Psychology Teacher

Who We Are Salem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban charter school north of Boston, MA, offering a rigorous college preparatory program to nearly 500 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. Learn more about Salem Academy Charter School here.

What We Believe Salem Academy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We seek to support a faculty and staff that reflects the rich diversity of our student body, creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students.

Salem Academy values a school culture that celebrates learning, and we believe that the adult culture in the school is the foundation of the school's success. The culture is based on mutual respect, integrity, professionalism, a commitment to excellence, a collaborative spirit, and a sense of human kindness particularly as it relates to age-appropriate adolescent development.

What You'll Do Salem Academy Charter School seeks an excellent AP Psychology and Government Teacher for our High School AP Government, AP Psychology, and Civics classes. We are looking for a teacher who is committed to reaching all students, raising achievement through a rigorous and relevant curriculum, and supporting a school culture of excellence and joyful learning.

The ideal candidate has experience with standards-based grading and is committed to raising student achievement through an integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community. The AP Psychology and Government Teacher at SACS will be responsible for the following in addition to other duties as assigned by their principal:

Working with and for Students:

• Teaching 4 sections of High School 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 weekly Connections class
• Hosting Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences three times per year and communicating regularly with families
• Supporting, planning, and co-leading Service-Learning projects
• 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)

Working with and for Families:

• Participate in the two remaining Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
• Communicate regularly with families about academic and social progress
• Co-host IEP meetings

Working with and for Colleagues:

• Build and maintain strong school culture centered on student achievement
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the success of the school mission
• Participate in weekly professional development sessions
• Participate in weekly grade-level team meetings
• Input academic and behavioral data on the school data management system

Who You Are:

• 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree;
• Demonstrated subject matter competence and a sound understanding of the Common Core and Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum
• Background clearance.

Preferred, but not required, to apply:

• Possession of Massachusetts Teacher Certification or successful completion of the MTEL preferred (MTEL completion required in first year);
• Are multilingual, including in Spanish and English;
• Have designed and successfully implemented culturally responsive curriculum;
• Have similar life experiences as our students;
• Excitement about integrating academics with service work;
• Interest in working collaboratively to improve instruction for all students.