Two Upper Elementary Classroom

In Brookline, our mission is to ensure that every student develops the skills and knowledge to pursue a productive and fulfilling life, to participate thoughtfully in a democracy, and succeed in a diverse and evolving global society.

We set the bar high for students, so it is right that we set the bar higher for ourselves as educators.

We seek teachers who can help us achieve our mission and teachers who exemplify our core values:

High Achievement for All

Excellence in Teaching

Collaboration

Respect for Human Difference

Educational Equity

Job Summary:

Lead teacher; Responsible for instruction across core content areas.

Primary responsibilities:

Create instructional resources for use in the classroom

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities

Meet required goals for students with IEPs or 504 plans

Create positive educational climate for students to learn in

Meet course and school-wide student performance goals

Participate in ongoing training sessions

Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year

Maintain grade books

Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed

Create projects, visuals, supports designed to enhance direct instruction

Build positive relationships with all families

Read and stay abreast of current topics in education

Create lesson plans

Utilize various curriculum resources

Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans

Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served

Develop professional relationships with colleagues

Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities

Prepare and distribute required reports

Observe and evaluate student's performance

Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures

Required Qualifications:

Mass. DESE certification, 1-6 licensure

SEI Certification

Belief in our mission and core values

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience at the grade level

Experience/training with Responsive Classroom, Guided Reading, Writer’s Workshop, Differentiated Math/Math Workshop

Master’s Degree

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.