What are the responsibilities and job description for the 8th Grade ELA Teacher position at John Pierce School?
Job Description:
Brookline English Language Art teachers guide students to make connections in reading and writing.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Demonstrating appropriate long and short-term preparation for classroom instruction
- Holding high expectations for all students and serving as a facilitator of student learning
- Organizing and using a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each child, individually and in group settings
- Assessing student progress, providing students and parents with specific feedback, and using the results to adjust instruction as needed
- Providing opportunities for academic support and challenge
- Taking responsibility for teaching the district learning expectations as outlined in the curriculum documents
- Demonstrating an understanding of how knowledge in the subject areas is created, organized, and linked to other disciplines and life experiences
- Keeping abreast of current developments in the field and continue to deepen understanding of the discipline(s)
- Establishing and maintaining a functional, attractive, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community
Requirements Qualifications:
- Knowledge about Middle School philosophy and the developmental needs of adolescents
- Ability to present the curriculum using an inquiry approach
- An academic background in reading and writing
- Ability to differentiate instruction and assess learning using a variety of methods
- A strong foundation in student-centered pedagogy
- Bachelor's Degree
- Major or minor in the content area
- DESE certification, Reading, Writing, or 5-8 English
- SEI endorsement
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree
- Experience with teaching middle school
The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.
The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.