8th Grade ELA Teacher

Job Description:

BrooklineEnglish Language Art teachers guide students to make connections in reading and writing.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrating appropriate long and short-term preparation for classroom instruction
• Holding high expectations for all students and serving as a facilitator of student learning
• Organizing and using a variety of teaching techniques strategies materials and technology to maximize the learning of each child individually and in group settings
• Assessing student progress providing students and parents with specific feedback and using the results to adjust instruction as needed
• Providing opportunities for academic support and challenge
• Taking responsibility for teaching the district learning expectations as outlined in the curriculum documents
• Demonstrating an understanding of how knowledge in the subject areas is created organized and linked to other disciplines and life experiences
• Keeping abreast of current developments in the field and continue to deepen understanding of the discipline(s)
• Establishing and maintaining a functional attractive orderly and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community

Requirements Qualifications:

• Knowledge about Middle School philosophy and the developmental needs of adolescents
• Ability to present the curriculum using an inquiry approach
• An academic background inreading and writing
• Ability to differentiate instruction and assess learning using a variety of methods
• A strong foundation in student-centered pedagogy
• Bachelors Degree
• Major or minor in the content area
• DESE certification Reading Writing or 5-8 English
• SEI endorsement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree
• Experience with teaching middle school

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Experience:

IC