Long Term Substitute Grade 6 Math Teacher, Collins Middle School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2025-2026]

Salem Public Schools•Salem, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. The successful candidate will be a passionate, mission-driven, and collaborative educator who desires an opportunity to teach in a diverse and welcoming school environment. This teacher will instruct his/her mathematics students blending Eureka Math with District tools and will be expected to provide instruction that is appropriately modified to address individual student needs. This teacher will work with the school administration, our math coach, and members of grade level teams, where assigned to positively manage student behavior, use student level data to inform instruction, and collaborate in a standards-based environment to provide exceptional education to students. Above all, the successful teacher should be guided by an ethos of care and an unwavering belief in the ability of ALL students to reach their potential.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in math grades 6-8
Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (Required within 1-year of start date)
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
Hold a deep commitment to students and families and value diversity.
Hold high expectations for yourself, students, and colleagues.
Build authentic, caring relationships with colleagues, students, and families.
Embrace feedback.
Current authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree (Preferred)
Minimum of 2 years teaching experience and working in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.
Proven track record of raising student achievement scores in an urban/turnaround environment highly desired.
Proficiency with technology (blended learning, teacher/family communication suites (Remind preferred), Google G-Suite Apps, etc.) desirable.
Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
Dual certification is a plus
Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus

Responsibilities

Teaching math 4 periods a day using best practices in differentiating instruction.
Teach math by using and modifying district curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.
Plan and execute appropriate instructional and learning strategies.
Ensure that activities, materials, and assignments reflect a deep understanding of the needs (academic and social/emotional) of students.
Use student level data to inform instruction and plan effective lessons/interventions for students.
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of math content, methods, and principles of effective elementary instruction.
Promote the learning and growth of all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, create a safe and effective classroom environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency.
Foster the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families and caregivers.
Collaborate effectively with specialists, instructional coaches, administrators and parents to foster positive social, emotional and academic development for our students.
Ensure, through effective collaboration with colleagues (chiefly ESL and Special Education teachers), that identified strategies that promote the success of all students in the classroom are in place.
Manage student behavior, assess and evaluate student achievement.
Provide structure in the classroom by building and maintaining a positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
Additional duties may be assigned as needed.