Grade 6 and 7 Investigating History: Professional Learning Community

Grade 6 and 7 Investigating History: Professional Learning Community

Description:

The Investigating History Professional Learning Community (PLC) will support teachers in refining the Investigating History curriculum for grades 6 and 7. During the school year team members will meet after school to internalize the curriculum and explore ways to enhance writing tasks embed student-centered literacy strategies review student work samples and share strategies and scaffolds to support diverse learners. Members will report to the K-8 Social Studies Director Marena MacLaughlin.

Working Time:

• 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
• Meetings 1x per month for 1.5 hours each
• We will meet on mutually agreed days/times

Qualifications:

• Current Grade 6 Social Studies Teacher
• Current Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher

Preferred Qualifications:

• Rich and varied experience with literacy curriculum and instruction
• Strong growth mindset and collaborative skills
• Student-centered approach to instruction with high expectations for student achievement

Essential Duties:

• Attend meetings to discuss the implementation of the Investigating History in Grades 6 and 7.
• Regularly review and adjust pacing guides to reflect student progress and instructional needs.
• Collaboratively plan and analyze using structured protocols to collaboratively unpack curriculum units internalize lesson content and examine student work.
• Analyze student work using common rubrics to ensure consistent and equitable evaluation.
• Use data from student work to inform instruction monitor progress and address learning gaps.
• Share effective uses of student-centered literacy strategies scaffolds and best practices with colleagues to enhance instruction.
• Collaborate on approaches that increase student engagement and achievement.
• Identify and implement scaffolds and differentiated strategies to support the needs of diverse learners including English learners students with disabilities and advanced learners.
• Ensure equitable access to high-quality instruction for all students.

Compensation: $540 (1 session per month between September and May for 1.5 hours each session for a total of 13.5 hours)

Number of Positions: 10

For questions contact Marena MacLaughlin ()

The Everett Public Schools in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race color age criminal record (inquiries only) disability homelessness sex/gender gender identity religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority