Middle School Math and Science Teachers

Required Degrees: Bachelors
Fields of Expertise: Elementary ,  ESL to Children ,  Science ,  Math/Physics ,   
Salary: Negotiable
Collegiate Charter School of Lowell

Details: Student Academic Achievement
Prepares students to meet academic testing requirements (internal, state-mandated and federal-mandated) and to achieve academic growth by implementing SABIS® curriculum and philosophy to the classes he or she is assigned to teach; facilitates and communicates knowledge and strategies for learning to students; administers/proctors tests that are approved by the school, and correct all daily work and exams; monitors academic progress of entire class and individual students
Use of Point System™
Applies the three-step teaching cycle consistently and efficiently by implementing SABIS® curriculum and philosophy to the classes he or she is assigned to teach; plans points, instruction, and practice work to maximize learning; manages group work effectively; maintains an appropriate pace in every class he or she is assigned to teach; ensures that student learning occurs in class; uses the SABIS® method of academic prefects
Classroom Management
Applies school and classroom rules consistently and effectively; utilizes preventive discipline, including proper use of seating charts; motivates and engages students; communicates expectations to students clearly; establishes and maintains a positive classroom environment conducive to learning; supervises students within the school setting and on school grounds
Professional Relations
Motivates students to perform well and responds promptly to student needs; maintains positive relations with colleagues, administration, and staff; inspires respect and trust; encourages students to participate in Student Life and upholds Student Life principles; supports and works cooperatively with Student Life staff; maintains a positive attitude; follows instructions; responds to management direction
Commitment
Demonstrates commitment to the organization; adheres to school policies and procedures; meets attendance and punctuality guidelines; demonstrates commitment to quality
Accountability
Meets set objectives; meets commitments especially when they impact others; takes responsibility for own actions; requires minimum supervision and direction; identifies problems promptly and offers alternative solutions; uses resources efficiently and effectively; communicates to Academic Quality Controller regarding any and all areas of academic concern; escalates to the Director if necessary; prepares and maintains accurate and appropriate student attendance and grade records as outlined by the Academic Quality Controller
Recommended Qualifications
Education
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree and fluency in subject area to be taught
Competencies
a) Leadership and team management skills
b) Interpersonal and communication skills
c) Organizational and self-management skills; Ability to handle multiple responsibilities effectively
d) Goal orientation; Planning and execution skills
e) Problem solving abilities
f) Dependability; Readiness to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals
Employment Requirements
Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, federal and state education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the principal roles and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal roles and responsibilities.
Educating Students
Spends majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing teachers frequently hold light objects they are working with and demonstrating, etc. from waist level to slightly above the teacher’s head.
Teacher must move about the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks, etc. Teachers may kneel, squat, stoop, and/or bend on an occasional to frequent basis. Teachers occasionally to frequently use a chalkboard or whiteboard, which can require grasping chalk, eraser, and/or whiteboard
pens, reaching at, below, or above shoulder height and may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class. Teachers with physical education classroom duties occasionally lift, using one or both arms while assisting children. Teachers may have playground duties, which involve walking on even or uneven surfaces. Teachers may use computers, overhead projectors, TV, VCR, etc., which may require an
approximately 10 pound force to push or pull equipment. It is also necessary to bend, squat, kneel, etc. when working with equipment, plugging it in, etc. Teachers may move children’s desks and chairs to
change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to approximately 50 pounds from various locations in the school building— distances vary. Teachers must sit on an occasional basis when