Collins Middle School New Teacher University Facilitator, Salem Public Schools, Internal Candidates ONLY [SY 2025-2026]

Collins Middle School New Teacher University Facilitator, Salem Public Schools, Internal Candidates ONLY [SY 2025-2026]

About Salem Public Schools, where belonging leads to opportunity.

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history.  Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 11 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. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at https://salemk12.org/.

About New Teacher University

The New Teacher University is designed to provide community, support, and a space for early career professionals to practice new skills. The goal is for early career educators to deepen their knowledge and practice of social emotional learning, culturally responsive teaching, and key district initiatives around internalization and monitoring. New Teacher University provides early career educators the hours required by Massachusetts to advance their licensure in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

The Collins Middle School New Teacher University Facilitator will: 

• Facilitate (6) 90-minute in person sessions for early career teachers on the following dates: Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Mar. 3, Apr. 7, May 5, June 2
• Design sessions aligned to school and district goals around internalization, monitoring, and feedback
• Incorporate key texts, Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain and Improve Every Lesson with SEL, into the sessions
• Facilitate practice clinics within sessions based on trends
• Keep impeccable records of attendance for each session

Total Compensation: $810 for 6 sessions and 90 minutes of planning per session

Essential Attributes:

• Holds an unwavering belief that every student and teacher in Salem can grow and succeed.
• Skilled at or have a strong desire to learn how to develop and facilitate high-quality professional development sessions.
• Asset-based mindset around students and teachers 
• Has a strong work ethic and is committed to providing a high quality experience for early career professionals 
• Has a demonstrated skill-set in leading adults and organizing projects
• Self-reflects and accepts feedback with a growth mindset.

Job Requirements:

• Availability to facilitate sessions on the following dates: Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Mar. 3, Apr. 7, May 5, June 2
• Current Collins Middle School teacher or coach 
• Has a professional license
• Earned proficient or exemplary on the last formal summative evaluation

Applicant Process

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest to Sonia Lowe, Executive Director of Academics at slowe@salemk12.org 

The letter should detail why you are interested in facilitating New Teacher University.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.