Title of Position:

High School Marlborough Evening Teams Accelerated Studies (METAS) Academy Teachers:

• English Language Arts /English Language Development Teacher
• Math Teacher
• Science Teacher

Location/Program:

Hildreth School – METAS (Marlborough Evening Teams Accelerated Studies) Academy

School Year:

2023-2024 School Year

Effective Dates of Employment:

First Semester Work (anticipated): August 2023 - January 2024

Second Semester Work (anticipated): January 2024 - June 2024

Schedule Includes Tuesday and Thursday Evenings, 90-minute instructional period between 4:00-9:00 (4:00-5:30, 6:00-7:30, or 7:30-9:00). Teachers in the program will also attend planning and ongoing program meetings.

Compensation:

$4,320.00 Stipend per course, per semester

Bargaining Unit:

Marlborough Educators Association

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority:

Works under the supervision of the Director of Alternative Education and the Director of English Language Education

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and consistently monitor goals and objectives for an dwith students
• Assist in assessment of students considered for Alternate Pathway to Graduation
• Work collaboratively using SEI strategies and pedagogy
• Provide a positive structured environment, addressing appropriate Mathematics, Science or ELD and ELA standards as appropriate for specific position
• Provide a positive learning environment for all students in the program
• Communicate regularly with parents of students in order to develop a strong home/school partnership
• Participate in on-going planning, implementing, and evaluation of curriculum
• Carry out daily responsibilities of the classroom in person with students
• Attend program meetings including, but not limited to, a regular standard program monthly meeting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Alternative Education, building Principal, Director of ELE, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Learning or the Superintendent of Schools

Qualifications:

• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education as a Teacher as appropriate for Specific Position (Mathematics, Grades 9-12; Science (Biology) Grades 9-12; or ESL OR EL covering Grades 9-12)
• SEI endorsement required
• Bachelor’s or higher earned academic degree
• Demonstrated ability and strength in working with English learners
• Demonstrated ability to working with students with limited or interrupted schooling (SLIFE)
• Ability to effectively communicate in Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus but not required
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Candidates for ELD Teacher position must also include evidence of training in the following areas:
• Knowledge of language learning, standards-based curriculum, alternative method of assessment.
• Familiarity with WIDA English Language Development Standards
• Assessment of students in/for English Language Learner Program
• Familiarity with DESE ESL MCUs a plus, but not required

Closing Date for Receipt of Application:

Open Until Filled