Position Announcement: HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHER

Berkshire Arts & Technology (BART) Charter Public School is a nationally recognized,

award-winning, college-preparatory, public middle and high school located in Adams,

Massachusetts. As the only charter public school in Berkshire County, it is consistently ranked

among the top schools in Massachusetts for student academic achievement and growth.

Committed to preparing its students for college and a lifetime of learning, BART is a community

of nearly 400 curious and creative students, devoted and innovative teachers and staff members,

and families dedicated to the success of their children. The student body is diverse, each member

with an important personal story. The School is built around a central makerspace, and its

academic program comprises an intense academic core curriculum enriched by elective courses

in the arts and technology. Students have numerous opportunities to pursue independent creative

and scholarly projects. Before they graduate, BART students must pass college courses, take and

pass collegiate-skills courses each year, complete an internship within the region, and participate

in a rigorous program of mock interviews, portfolio presentations, and annual science fairs.

At BART, we believe diversity strengthens our community. We believe that recruiting,

supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty and staff is essential to providing an excellent and

representative education for our students. We support equity through representative hiring

practices and welcome applications from members of communities that have historically not

been represented in teaching and leadership positions in Berkshire County schools.

POSITION SUMMARY

For the position of Math Teacher, we seek individuals with strong backgrounds in mathematics

and/or mathematics education who are comfortable teaching a range of high school mathematics

courses, from Algebra 2 through Calculus and who may occasionally be willing to teach a topics

course in mathematics. The individuals selected will be passionate about educating all students

and will be enthusiastic contributors to a dynamic school environment that has a strong record of

academic success. These are full-time teaching positions for the 2022-2023 school year and

beyond.

BART teachers are skillful educators, and:

● Welcome the challenge of being a teacher in an organization committed to excellence;

● Believe that data-driven instruction is a powerful way to educate students;

● Recognize that objective assessments of student performance are important tools that must

be used in concert with deep, analytical thinking assignments to assess student

understanding;

● Excel in facilitating mixed-ability learning environments;

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● Are dedicated to fostering a growth mindset in all students;

● Demonstrate depth of content knowledge and pedagogical skills in their field;

● Model themselves as continuous learners to students, parents, peers, and supervisors;

● Collaborate effectively with others on curriculum, instruction, and assessment; and

● Believe in creating a consistent environment throughout the School for discipline, classroom

management, and classroom routines.

EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily and Weekly Expectations:

● Instruction: Teach 3-5 classes daily in a rotating schedule (depending on subject area;

class lengths may vary).

● Planning & Development (approximately 1/2 hour planning for every hour teaching):

plan lessons and instruction; assess student work; collaborate with team teachers on

curriculum and assessment; participate in reflective practice and professional

development.

● Advisory: serve as the advisor for approximately 12-15 students; participate in

community meetings, facilitate advisory circles and other advisory activities.

● Supported Study/Silent Reading: depending on teaching load, be available to teach a

section of middle school math workshop and/or be available to help students with

organization and homework in a supported study or facilitate a silent reading period.

● Discipline / Classroom Management: follow the School’s prescribed discipline,

classroom management, and classroom routines to ensure a consistent environment

across the School for all students.

● Online Gradebook: Maintain an up-to-date, online gradebook with information on class

syllabus, homework, unit plans, etc. to facilitate communication with students and their

families.

● Daily Team Meetings: Participate in regularly scheduled grade-level and discipline-based

team meetings to identify students who may be struggling, improve school culture, work

as a cross-disciplinary team to integrate curriculum, and build/improve curriculum across

grade levels.

● Student Meetings: Attend IEP, 504, and other family meetings as needed.

● Additional Coverage and Other Duties (as needed): monitor breakfast, lunch, hallways,

and the student support classroom; provide substitute coverage for other teachers.

Annual Expectations:

● Teacher Residency (August): participate in training and professional development; refine

curriculum scope and sequence; participate in preparing to address School-wide annual

goals.

● Instruction (Late August – June): school year runs from the end of August until the

middle/end of June, following the local districts’ holiday schedules.

● Professional Development Days (monthly): participate in full and half-day professional

development activities.

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● Observation (30-60 minutes/month): observe and/or participate in other teachers’ classes to

learn and share new ideas.

● Best Practices Sharing: Support the School in developing best practices and sharing them

with the broader education community.

● Proctor MCAS, PSAT, AP, and Other Exams: Follow all instructions to maintain the

integrity of accountability exams.

QUALIFICATIONS

● BS or BA required, MA/MS preferred; teachers must be highly qualified by passing the

MTEL test for the subject(s) that they teach and, where appropriate, hold the SEI

Endorsement - these are requirements that can be fulfilled during the year.

● Commitment to the success of all children.

● Demonstrated success in collaborative teaching, managing a mixed-ability classroom, and

facilitating performance-based learning.

● Preferably have at least two years of classroom teaching experience or equivalent and

experience in implementing multi-tiered systems of academic and/or behavioral support.

● A team player with a growth mindset and a sense of humor.

Working at BART offers pay that is regionally competitive based on experience. We offer

exceptional benefits including tuition reimbursement, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b), and

ample opportunities for professional advancement.

Those who can see themselves in the role of High School Math Teacher at BART Charter Public

School should send via email a résumé, cover letter and full contact information for three

professional references to employment@bartcharter.org. The cover letter should be addressed to

BART’s Interim Executive Director, Jonathan Igoe. Review of completed applications will begin

immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

BART Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer. BART does not discriminate in

admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its services, programs or activities, on

the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender

identity, those experiencing homelessness, or age. For more information about BART and its

programs, please visit www.bartcharter.org.