Grade 6 Science Teacher

About the role

Argosy Collegiate Charter School (ACCS) provides a tuition-free, college-preparatory environment for scholars to develop collegiate dispositions and capacities. We focus on transforming college and career readiness for all learners. Successful teachers are flexible, data-driven, and deeply engaged in feedback and coaching to ensure cohesive instruction, classroom culture, and academic outcomes. Teachers must have strong content knowledge and seek opportunities to create meaningful cross-curriculum connections while developing scholars' disciplinary literacy. High academic achievement for all scholars is the essential mission of the school.

Responsibilities

• Academic Achievement
  • Create and execute rigorous daily lesson plans aligned to MA Common Core Frameworks, supporting scholars in co-taught inclusion settings and small-group instruction.
  • Use data sources to drive instruction, plan supports and interventions, and develop responsive lesson plans.
  • Utilize informal and formal assessments, including common interim assessments, to measure scholars' learning and progress.
  • Provide varied and differentiated instruction to meet scholars where they are, including co-teaching with special education and English language teachers and implementing SEI strategies.
  • Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), 504 plans, and EL strategies to support scholars' academic goals.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with scholars, families, and colleagues, exemplifying Argosy Collegiate's DREAM values.
• Family and Community Engagement
  • Engage families in culturally responsive and collaborative ways to ensure involvement in the classroom, school, and community.
  • Work with colleagues to identify and remove barriers to family involvement, including limited technology access and language differences.
  • Identify each scholar's academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs, including those of scholars with disabilities and English learners.
  • Provide regular, two-way, culturally responsive communication with families.
• School Culture
  • Create a positive, achievement-oriented environment based on high expectations.
  • Hold scholars accountable for excellence, integrity, and personal responsibility.
  • Work with school leadership to consistently enact discipline policies and classroom management expectations.
• Professional Culture
  • Fulfill professional responsibilities, including punctuality, reliability, and timely submission of deliverables.
  • Attend and actively engage in professional development, data-analysis, and planning meetings.
  • Demonstrate a reflective, solutions-oriented disposition during problem-solving and collaboration.
  • Engage in continuous feedback and improvement cycles regarding instruction, planning, and classroom culture.
  • Adhere to professional ethics, protect confidentiality, and demonstrate sound judgment.

Requirements

• Teaching experience preferred in an urban or charter school setting with a proven track record for closing the achievement gap.
• 3+ years of work experience in education (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in education or content area (required) or Master’s degree in education or related fields (preferred).
• Completion of the MTELs in Communication and Literacy and in the content area by the end of the first year of employment.
• SEI endorsement by the end of the first year of employment.
• Experience accommodating and modifying curriculum to ensure access.
• Experience working on teams and collaborating with professionals.
• Knowledge of state and federal compliance regulations.

Skills

• Alignment with Argosy Collegiate’s mission and vision for college and career readiness.
• Ability to think critically, problem-solve, backward plan, analyze data, and prioritize scholars' needs.
• System-oriented yet flexible and responsive to scholars' and organizational needs.
• Strong organization and professional communication skills.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Staff Daycare for infants and toddlers (4 months – 2 years, 9 months).
• Retirement Plan (MTRS, 403(B)).
• Tuition Reimbursement ($2,000 annually).
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).
• Paid Family (Maternity, Paternity, Bonding) and Medical Leave.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Training & Development.
• Wellness Resources.
• Longevity and Performance Bonuses.

Pay

Salary Range: $52,000 - $95,000.