Salem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban charter school north of Boston offering a rigorous college preparatory program to 480 students in grades 6-12. Since 2004, SACS has been committed to serving the diverse population of Salem. Through a unique integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community, Salem Academy graduates informed, articulate and proactive individuals of strong character.Salem Academy seeks teachers who believe that all young people, regardless of background, are entitled to an excellent, college-preparatory education. SACS is an integrated middle and high school, which are referred to as Lower School and Upper School respectively. Successful candidates will be experienced professionals with proven skills in instructional leadership, curriculum development, problem-solving, managing people, and data-driven decision making. S/he will be a self-starter who is able to build effective teams through strong organizational and communication skills. Candidates will have experience developing a classroom culture that is positive, respectful, and inclusive of all students. Candidates should have experience in social-emotional learning, cultural proficiency, and service learning. The ideal candidate will be passionate about SACS’s mission and vision and have a proven track record of achieving academic success with a diverse student body. Salem Academy seeks an excellent Chemistry teacher who is committed to raising student achievement through an integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community. Mission: Through a unique integration of college preparatory classes with service to the community, we graduate informed, articulate, and proactive students of strong character.Qualifications• Belief in the mission and vision of the school• Relentless commitment to raising the academic achievement of all students• Commitment to standards-based teaching and learning• Ability to provide a structured, orderly, safe, and respectful environment for students• Experience working with a diverse student body• Experience teaching high school life sciences• Excitement about integrating academics with service work• Interest in working collaboratively to improve instruction for all students• Eagerness to be part of creating an innovative and rigorous middle and high school program• Possession of Massachusetts Teacher Certification or successful completion of the MTEL preferredResponsibilities• Aligning curricular standards with state guidelines• Monitoring student progress through standards-based assessments• Analyzing student data• Differentiating instruction• Planning strong lessons aligned with curricular standards • Teaching 4 classes per day• Supporting students through assigned tutoring, study hall blocks during the school day• Planning and leading service learning projects• Advising students through daily Connections class• Inputting academic and behavioral data on the school data management system• Hosting Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences in the fall and communicating regularly with families about academic and social issues• Building and maintaining strong school culture centered on achievement• Implementing common academic and behavioral procedures to ensure a structured, respectful, and achievement-oriented school• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the success of the school mission• Participating in weekly professional development sessions (e.g., Curriculum Teams, workshops)• Participating in weekly Form Meetings (e.g., grade level teams)