Curriculum Review Team Member Sarah Parker Remond Elementary School, Internal , Salem Public

Curriculum Review Team Member for Sarah Parker Remond Elementary School, INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY, Salem Public Schools, Salem MA SY

Stipended - Multiple Positions Available

About Salem Public Schools, where belonging leads to opportunity.

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do.

We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at https://salemk
12.org/.

What You'll Do:

Salem Public Schools is seeking dedicated educators to join the Curriculum Review Team. This team will play a critical role in the foundational success of the newly merged Sarah Parker Remond Innovation School. Members will evaluate and select the Math and ELA curricula that will shape the academic experience for our students.

Role Responsibilities and Timelines:

The team will participate in a series of three focused sessions to ensure a comprehensive selection process.

Responsibilities include:

* Curriculum Exploration:
Learning about various high-quality Math and/or ELA curriculum options.

* Instructional Testing:
Testing specific lessons to assess classroom viability and student engagement.

* Consensus Building:
Collaborating with colleagues to reach a final consensus on the best curriculum for the Sarah Parker Remond Innovation School.

Total Compensation: $270 (4.5 meeting hours and 1.5 of asynchronous exploration or planning) per team.

Essential Attributes:

* Holds an unwavering belief that every student and teacher in Salem can grow and succeed.

* Skilled in providing equitable access to the curriculum, particularly in underserved populations.

* Able to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team.

* Has a strong work ethic, is self-directed, and has the ability to work independently.

Job Requirements:

* Current educator at the future Sarah Parker Remond School

* Demonstrated expertise in Math or ELA instructional practices.

* Commitment to attending all three 1.5 hour scheduled review sessions and ability to complete 1.5 hours of asynchronous work outside of the meetings.

* Experience with curriculum implementation or data-driven decision-making preferred.

Applicant Process:

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest to Sonia Lowe, the Executive Director of Academics,  letter should detail why you are interested in this opportunity and whether you would like to serve on the math team, ELA team, or both.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, housing status, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.