Job Description

 

 

 

BACPS is seeking dynamic, talented, and dedicated English Language Arts teachers to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. Teachers will serve as the primary teacher in a single subject area, collaborate with grade-level teams to implement an inquiry-based, standards-based curriculum, and serve as Crew Leaders to a crew (group of students.) Teachers will participate in continuous assessment of students including ongoing targeted feedback, student-led conferences, and end-of-unit exhibitions. Teachers will collaborate with the school principal, dean of students, and curriculum coach in designing project-based expeditions as well as family workshops and events, and be responsible for implementing and integrating new policies and services that support the school’s mission and instructional objectives.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

• Teaches subject area according to curriculum guidelines specified by the charter school


• Further develops and refines a high-level, challenging curriculum in the subject area


• Maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students


• Collaborates with other faculty in the delivery of appropriate instructional approaches and best practices, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of students


• Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with BACPS mission statement, including understanding, modeling, and fostering independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and abstract reasoning


• Facilitates and mediates positive and restorative resolution of problems that might arise with students and/or parents


• Assesses student performance continuously and objectively


• Develops with parents and students a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity


• Holds parent/student/teacher conferences in a manner consistent with BACPS guidelines


• Participates in all professional development activities


• Participates in all staff meetings including school governance


• Demonstrates awareness of school/community needs and initiates activities to meet those identified needs


• May perform other projects and duties as directed by the principal

 

Education/Experience/Skills:

 

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in an applicable field of English from an accredited college or university


• Current or eligible for teacher licensure in English, preferably in MA, required


• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process and expertise in the specific content areas


• Classroom teaching experience


• Demonstrated experience working with challenge groups in a standards-based environment, including utilizing assessments to place students, flexible pacing, flexible instruction, grouping and regrouping, acceleration, enrichment, and independent study to meet student needs


• Demonstrated success in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach


• Bilingual English/Spanish desirable


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Ability to work with diverse populations


• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school community staff


• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement.

 

Compensation: Competitive Salary and benefits package is offered to all candidates.