Drama Teacher- Southbridge Middle School

Background on Southbridge Public Schools:

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students in six schools. The district is presently undergoing extensive turnaround at all levels, with the assistance of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This creates unique opportunities for teachers and students. One example is a recently announced, long-term partnership with the University of Connecticut to develop Southbridge Schools to be a national demonstration site for successful implementation of PBIS strategies. Additionally, our district is the recipient of a number of significant grants that are allowing us to creatively redesign Secondary School, curriculum enhancements, improved culture and climate and afterschool opportunities for students. If you feel strongly about improving the educational experience for students and have a commitment to social justice, Southbridge Public Schools welcomes you.

More information about the district's turnaround efforts can be found here.

Job Description:

Provides learning experiences in Drama/Theater, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning and involvement. Monitors students'' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate. The Drama teacher reports to the principal.

• Teach up to six sections of theater or performing arts classes spanning grades 6 to 8
• Develop units and lessons to engage students in multiple aspects of theater, production, and performing arts
• Support student learning through project-based, multi-modal approaches to teaching and learning.
• Adopt and utilize building wide classroom management techniques
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work
• Maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by the self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for recertification
• Shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district, attending all faculty and committee meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed

QUALIFICATIONS-REQUIRED:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution;
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Drama/Theatre (5-12);
• Hold a valid Massachusetts SEI Endorsement OR Grade-level appropriate ESL License;
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified;
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS-PREFERRED:

• Experience in urban, high-poverty, and/or turnaround schools;
• Major/minor in specific teaching content area;
• Additional certification in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities and/or English Language Learners (ESL);
• Demonstrated experience in English Language Development (ELD) and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) strategies strongly preferred;
• Bilingual language proficiency (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.