JOB SUMMARY Sizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, seeks a full-time Math teacher for students in Grade 7. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to incorporate inclusive teaching practices and advance the success of all students through engaging lessons, active learning, and the strategic use of data and assessments. Experience teaching in a diverse school environment preferred.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES (May include, but not limited to:)?Teaches Integrated Mathematics and Pre-Algebra courses for Grade 7.?Collaborates with Learning Specialists and Math Interventionist to differentiate instruction.?Demonstrates strong knowledge of Massachusetts Math Curriculum Frameworks.?Promotes the learning and growth of all students by providing high-quality and coherent instruction; Sets high standards for student work, effort, and behavior.?Designs standards-based units of instruction and lesson plans with measurable outcomes and challenging tasks.?Demonstrates instructional and management practices that establish high expectations and create a safe and effective classroom environment.?Adapts instruction, materials, and assessments to make challenging material accessible to all students, including English learners and students with disabilities.?Acts as an advisor to a group of students and works to shape curriculum and practice to support the whole student.?Reflects on the effectiveness of lessons, units, and interactions with students, both individually and with colleagues, and uses insights gained to improve practice and student learning.?Participates in school-wide and subject specific professional development and grade level team times.?Promotes the learning and growth of all students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice.?Uses informal and formal assessment methods and feedback practices to measure and improve student learning and growth.?Uses data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and identify students in need of targeted instruction/interventions.?Motivates and engages students and promotes opportunities for students to generate understanding on their own through real world applications.?Uses inclusive instructional practices to account for differences in students’ learning needs.?Promotes collaboration in the context of math instruction and learning experiences.Skills ?Knowledge of differentiated instruction and assessment?Ability to design and/or modify curriculum; experience assessing student competencies ?Ability to create and use authentic resources and materials to motivate students to participate in learning experiences and activities.?Knowledge of diversity, belonging, equity, and inclusion practices. Why Teach at Sizer?Join a small community of dedicated teachers committed to student success. The daily schedule for teachers at Sizer is 4 class periods, one period of prep, and one period of team-level community planning time. Sizer teachers meet for professional development and learning communities consistently throughout the school year and are encouraged and supported in strengthening their practice. At Sizer, teachers have voice in the development of the school and innovation is encouragedSIZER SCHOOLSizer School is located in Fitchburg, MA, draws from cities and towns in North Central Massachusetts, and is chartered to serve 400 students in grades 7-12. The school’s faculty and staff are some of the most dedicated professionals in Massachusetts public schools and do whatever it takes to ensure student achievement. The school is named in honor of Ted Sizer, and we are known for our commitment to the common principles of the Essential School movement. The school boasts small class sizes, a safe and supportive learning environment, and students who outperform their peers from other area public schools. Sizer prides itself on creating a personalized learning plan for each student. Students enter Sizer as early as 7th grade and graduate well prepared for college and career.SIZER’S MISSIONSizer is a public school where students are known personally, challenged intellectually, and participate actively. Guided by its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, the school seeks to send graduates into the world who THINK for themselves, CARE about others, and ACT creatively and responsibly.