25-26 PT Reading & Writing / Science Level 3 Teacher - Evenings Job at Somervill

Overview

25-26 PT Reading & Writing / Science Level 3 Teacher - Evenings

Somerville Public Schools is hiring for the part-time Reading & Writing / Science Level 3 Teacher - Evenings. The role involves teaching Science and literacy in the content areas to adult students working toward a high school equivalency credential.

Job Goal

The Part-time R/W/S Level 3 evening teacher will be primarily responsible for teaching Science to a class of approximately 15-20 adult students. Students range in age and previous educational levels and are working toward earning a high school equivalency credential. The teacher will teach a range of Science topics and, where possible, incorporate explicit reading and writing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and select appropriate materials, following the ABE Department’s Curriculum Guidelines and MA DESE College and Career Readiness Standards, and submit one lesson plan per week.
• Attend and participate in department meetings and appropriate in-service workshops.
• Evaluate student progress and make placement recommendations as required by department policy/procedures.
• Complete attendance and assessment-related activities as required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
• Work effectively with other teachers, counselor(s), and the program administrator on student and program issues.
• Follow department policy/procedures regarding substitutes and substitute lesson plans.
• Integrate technology into instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s in Education or adult literacy preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years classroom teaching experience – at least one complete year teaching adult immigrants.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of learner-centered teaching approaches and effective integrated skills activities.
• Massachusetts Teacher Certification a plus.
• MAPT certification is preferred but not required for this position.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, Application Requirements

• Completion of an extensive application packet, including copies of Social Security card and government issued identification.
• Completion of CORI form.
• Completion of the National Fingerprint-based background check in accordance with M.G.L. c. 71, 38G.
• Job requires computer use.

Terms Of Employment

• Part Time
• 1 evening per week
• 3 Instruction hours / 45 minutes of prep time per week
• Union position

Salary

Salary and benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. (If applicable, please attach school transcripts with application)

Reports to

Director of Continuing Education or Designee

Non-Discrimination

The Somerville Public Schools do not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals or interferes with their ability to learn or work.