High School Science Teacher

Argosy Collegiate Charter School (ACCS) proudly provides a tuition free, college preparatory, small school environment for scholars to grow, learn, and develop collegiate dispositions and capacities. We are open to all learners and are focused on transforming college and career readiness for our scholars.

Successful teachers are flexible, data driven, and deeply engaged in the feedback / coaching cycle so that there is cohesiveness in instruction, classroom culture and academic outcomes. There is urgency in the work and our vision for success in college, career, and life applies to 100% of our scholars.

Teachers must have strong content knowledge while also seeking opportunities to make meaningful cross-curriculum connections for scholars. Teachers develop and enact well-developed repertoires of effective instructional strategies including developing scholars’ disciplinary literacy in their content area. Effective teachers intentionally plan for differentiation and scaffolding to provide equity and access to the MA Curriculum Frameworks. Delivering high academic achievement for all is the essential mission of the school.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Teaching experience preferred in an urban or charter school setting with proven track record for closing the achievement gap; 3+ years of work experience in education (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in education or content area (required) or Master’s degree in education or related fields (preferred)
• Completion of the MTELs in Communication and Literacy and in the content area by the end of the first year of employment.
• SEI endorsement by the end of the first year of employment
• Experience accommodating and modifying curriculum to allow curriculum access
• Experience working on teams and collaborating with professionals
• Knowledge of state and federal compliance regulations

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

ACCS teachers’ responsibilities are centered around daily planning and delivery of highly-effective instruction and assessments that develop all scholars’ proficiency in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Teachers are responsible for enacting schoolwide systems and routines to ensure scholars have a well-organized, structured, and productive learning environment. Teachers fully engage and effectively enact co-teaching models with other general education, special education, and English language teachers. Timely submission of all deliverables and active participation in professional development and collegiate collaborations are also essential responsibilities.

Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Academic Achievement

Family and Community Engagement

School Culture

Professional Culture

Desired Skills and Characteristics

Benefits