SY 25-26 Middle School Science Teacher

Instructional Leadership

• Effectively deliver standardsbased & curriculum aligned instructional lessons that will ultimately ensure Bridge Boston Scholars are academically ready and prepared to meet and/or exceed state and national standards
• Adapt and build upon existing curriculum to plan lessons that are engaging and motivating for our students and that leverage best practices learned from PD and coaching
• Adjust and/or create lesson plans for targeted datadriven small group interventions that address student skill deficits as part of the schools MTSS (MultiTiered Systems of Support)
• Work collaboratively with grade level teammates and content teams to ensure that unit and lesson plans are aligned with schools academic vision and priorities
• Work collaboratively with teaching teammates to create and share lesson plans in a timely manner
• Proactively communicate with our students families to ensure that they understand what their child is learning and how they can support their childs academic growth and achievement.

Classroom Culture & Management

• Establish and maintain high standards of student behavior needed to achieve optimal learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Hold students accountable for meeting high behavioral expectations while still working relentlessly to build positive relationships and implement restorative practices with young people
• Provide a functional and attractive environment in the classroom conducive for learning
• Use our Morning Meeting SEL block to plan and deliver explicit socialemotional learning lessons
• Adhere to & promote Bridges systems and policies for maintaining a positive and productive school culture including the JAGUAR Values Paw Points and the Behavior Matrix

Assessment

• Administer assessments in a variety of forms (e.g. daily exit tickets unit assessments literacy & math diagnostics etc) in accordance with our instructional vision and priorities
• Use scholar work and assessment data to inform instruction and targeted intervention that drives student achievement
• Evaluate students academic and social growth keep appropriate records prepare student reports and communicate regularly with families regarding their childs progress.

Professional Growth & Responsibilities

• Actively engage with grade level division level and schoolwide professional development and coaching by demonstrating a willingness to continuously grow through practice and feedback
• Communicate proactively and constructively with peers and supervisors about ways to improve the overall school experience for students and staff
• Supervise students and maintain high expectations for behavior during outofclassroom activities (e.g. hallway transitions assemblies lunch and recess etc)
• Submit attendance behavior and academic reports in a timely manner
• Arrive on time for all assigned duties and responsibilities
• Participate in required family engagement activities such as curriculum nights parentteacher conferences school music concerts and other cultural events
• Adhere to Bridge Bostons Staff and Employee Handbook policies

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS required; appropriate graduate coursework preferred
• 13 years of teaching experience in a similar setting preferred
• Relevant Massachusetts Provisional Initial or Professional teaching certification
• Sheltered English Immersion endorsement
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity; belief in the value of diversity
• Clear willingness to make and learn from mistakes
• Have a selfstarter and team player attitude working to address and resolve issues with a team focus
• Effective communication skills with families staff and students
• Adaptive flexible and resourceful problem solver
• Excited about regularly receiving feedback and have a growth mindset for students staff and themselves
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency
• Detailoriented and organized
• Lifelong learner; willingness to make and learn from mistakes; interest in learning new things
• Values diversity and demonstrates cultural competence and sensitivity